Birds of Paradise has some sort of spotty powdery or flaky mildew - Knowledgebase Question

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Question by fdefesche
August 19, 2006
I've had my birds of paradise about 3-4 years and in the last year or so it has started to develop some sort of coating over the leaves. It is some sort of powdery, flaky mildew that forms in spots. I wipe them off and they come back. This leaves of this plant also seem to split everywhere. Any recommendations?


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Answer from NGA
August 19, 2006
That powdery coating on the leaves is probably evidence of a fungal disease called powdery mildew. Try applications of a fungicide (such as Safer's) to stop the spread of the disease. Bird of Paradise leaves can split if it is planted in a windy spot or if it is over or under-watered. Try watering thoroughly then allowing the top inch of soil to dry out before watering again. As long as you are consistent with your watering, the leaves should remain healthy and strong.

Best wishes with your garden!

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