What is that white powdery substance on the top of my begonia?
Rose? Impatiens leaf? Powdery mildew is the name of this fungus that attacks the upper leaf structure of begonias, roses, chrysanthemums, and impatiens. It starts out as white spotting which,with time, forms a white mass on the leaf. This is due to high humidity coupled with poor air circulation around a stressed plant. Watch your planting space so plants are not so close as to be overcrowded when mature; avoid watering at night. When powdery mildew is at it’s beginning phase, spray with a fungicide like Funginex, following directions on the bottle. Q: My peppers have little tiny green bugs on the tips of the plant. What are they? These bugs are called aphids, sucking insects which are born pregnant. Unfortunately, peppers and aphids seem to go hand-in-hand. The best control is to start out with a clean, weed-free growing area. Secondly, during the growing phase, spray with Safers Soap or Trounce every two weeks for a constant control. Ensure that you rinse the spray off the plant the
