Why does your Capsicum annuum Salsa Multicolor GT36 have white powder? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.
This fungal disease manifests as white, flour-like patches on the surfaces of leaves and stems. It thrives in high humidity and moderate temperatures, common in pepper cultivation.
Small, winged insects that congregate on the undersides of leaves. They excrete honeydew, which can lead to the growth of black sooty mold, often mistaken for surface powder.
Extremely small arachnids that pierce plant cells, causing a 'stippled' or dusty appearance on the leaves. In advanced stages, they produce fine white webbing.
Excessive salts from hard water or over-fertilization can crystallize on the leaf surface as a white residue during evaporation.
Your plant might also be experiencing one of these issues: