Red Spray Roses

To ensure that your prized roses remain in good health, simply follow these tips.

1. Black spots on leaves

This disease is known as black spot. Black spots appear as circular with fringed edges on leaves. They cause yellow leaves. Remove infected leaves and pick up the fallen leaves around the rose. Artificial sprays may be used to prevent or treat this kind of rose disease.

2. Stunted or malformed young canes

Known as powdery mildew, it is a fungal disease that covers leaves, stems and buds with the white powder spread of wind. It makes the leaves curl and turn purple. Spray with Funginex or Benomyl to treat this fungal disease.

3. Leaf blister

Known as rust, this disease is characterized by orange-red blisters that turn black in fall. It can survive the winter and then attack new growth in spring. Collect and discard leaves that are infected in the fall. a benomyl spray Funginex every 7-10 days may help.

4. Malformed or stunted leaves and flowers

This is caused by mites. They are tiny yellow, red or green spiders found on the underside of leaves where they suck sap. The application of Orthene or Isotox may help in treating this infestation.

5. Weak and mottled leaves with tiny white stripes under the

This is caused by aphids. They are small soft-bodied insects that usually brown, green or red. Often grouped under the leaves and flower buds, they suck plant juices from tender buds. malathion or diazinon spray may help roses to survive these bugs.

6. The flowers do not open or are deformed when opening.

Thrips could be the reason of this problem. They are thin, brown-yellow bugs with fringed wings that also suck sap from the buds. Cut and discard the infested flowers. Orthene and malathion may also treat this problem.

Remember that roses feed hungry that require much fertilizer to become healthy bushes.