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Phlox drummondii White Powder
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Phlox drummondii – White Powder

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

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Powdery Mildew

This is the most common cause of white, flour-like patches on Phlox leaves. It is a fungal disease caused by species like Erysiphe polygoni that thrives in high humidity and dense foliage.

Very Common
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How to confirm: Inspect if the white coating looks like dusty powder that can be rubbed off with your finger.
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1 Apply an organic fungicide to the affected leaves 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
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2 Prune and remove any heavily infected foliage to reduce the fungal load and improve airflow through the plant.
3 Improve air circulation around the plant and avoid overhead watering to ensure leaves stay dry, as high humidity promotes mildew growth.
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Whiteflies

Infestations of tiny white insects can create a speckled appearance or leave behind white, waxy residue on the undersides of leaves. These pests suck sap from the Phlox, weakening the plant.

Common
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How to confirm: Gently shake a branch over a white surface to see if small white insects fly out.
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1 Apply an organic insecticide spray to the undersides of leaves to eliminate adult whiteflies and larvae.
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 Prune and dispose of heavily infested foliage to prevent the pests from spreading to healthy parts of the plant.
Fiskars 5/8" Bypass Pruning Shears
Fiskars 5/8" Bypass Pruning Shears
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Mealybugs

These small, soft-bodied insects produce a white, cottony/waxy secretion that can appear as white spots or clumps on stems and leaf axils of Phlox.

Common
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How to confirm: Check the crevices between stems and leaves for tiny, white, cotton-like clusters.
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1 Treat the affected areas with an organic insecticide spray to eliminate the mealybug population and their waxy secretions.
Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz
Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz
0.9 L • 1 pcs • Organic
$10
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2 Isolate the plant from others to prevent the insects from spreading to healthy foliage.
3 Carefully wipe away visible white cottony clusters using a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol.
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