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Delphinium grandiflorum White Powder
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Delphinium grandiflorum – White Powder

Why does your Delphinium grandiflorum have white powder? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.

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Jump to cause: Powdery Mildew (Podosphaera takashimae) Whitefly Infestation Botrytis Blight (Early Stage)

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Powdery Mildew (Podosphaera takashimae)

This is the most common cause for white patches on Delphinium foliage, especially in humid conditions with poor air circulation. The fungus thrives on the surface of leaves, eventually causing them to yellow and wilt.

Very Common
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How to confirm: Inspect the underside of leaves for a dusty, flour-like coating that can be rubbed off with your finger.
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1 Apply an organic fungicide to the affected foliage to eliminate the fungal spores and prevent further spread.
Bonide Captain Jack's Copper Fungicide 32 oz
Bonide Captain Jack's Copper Fungicide 32 oz
0.9 L • 1 pcs • Organic
$12
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2 Improve air circulation around the plant by pruning crowded foliage and ensuring the plant is not in a high-humidity pocket.
3 Remove and dispose of heavily infected leaves to prevent the fungus from spreading to healthy parts of the plant.
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Whitefly Infestation

Small white insects congregating on the undersides of Blue Larkspur leaves can create a 'white' appearance when they fly up upon disturbance. Their feeding action also secretes honeydew, which can lead to secondary sooty mold.

Common
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How to confirm: Gently shake a stem over a white piece of paper to see if tiny white insects flutter away.
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1 Apply an organic insecticide to eliminate the whitefly population on the undersides of the leaves.
Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz
Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz
0.9 L • 1 pcs • Organic
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2 Deploy yellow sticky traps near the plant to capture flying adults and monitor the infestation level.
Super Ninja Fungus Gnat Traps - 30 Pack
Super Ninja Fungus Gnat Traps - 30 Pack
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3 Gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to remove honeydew residue and prevent secondary sooty mold growth.
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Botrytis Blight (Early Stage)

While often associated with gray mold, early stages of Botrytis on Delphinium can appear as pale or whitish fuzzy patches on flower buds and leaves. This is particularly prevalent in cool, damp spring weather.

Common
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How to confirm: Check if the white patches are accompanied by soft, decaying tissue or browning of the flower buds.
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1 Remove and destroy any infected flower buds or leaves immediately to prevent the fungal spores from spreading to healthy tissue.
2 Apply an organic fungicide to the affected areas to control the spread of the blight.
Bonide Captain Jack's Copper Fungicide 32 oz
Bonide Captain Jack's Copper Fungicide 32 oz
0.9 L • 1 pcs • Organic
$12
In Stock
3 Improve air circulation around the plant and avoid overhead watering to ensure the foliage stays dry, especially during damp weather.
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