Planetagarden
- How do you treat hosta virus?
- How do you treat anthracnose on hostas?
- How do you bring back a dying Hosta?
- What is wrong with my hosta plant?
How do you treat hosta virus?
The only way to eliminate the disease is to destroy infected plants (and any associated plant debris) by burning (where allowed by local ordinance) or landfilling. DO NOT compost hostas with HVX.
How do you treat anthracnose on hostas?
The effectiveness and number of fungicide sprays required will depend on the weather and which fungicide is applied. Mancozeb is one fungicide that can be used for this disease on hostas. There could also be some frost damage on your hostas, which, in some cases, may look somewhat like anthracnose.
How do you bring back a dying Hosta?
During a drought, or when dried out in full sun, the hosta leaves become pale and the margins scorch. You can give the plant temporary relief by watering well early in the day, but the better and more permanent solution is to transplant the hosta to a shaded site in high organic matter soil.
What is wrong with my hosta plant?
Anthracnose is the most common foliar disease of hostas. ... The spots often lose their centers and the leaves become tattered and torn. The disease thrives in warm, wet conditions, so maintaining good plant spacing is important for prevention.
