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Black Spots on Roses are one of the most common rose plant diseases and, if left untreated, can harm the entire plant, causing an untimely death. Fungus Diplocarpon rosae is the primary cause of the same, and in this article, we will discuss how to identify and prevent it.
Over time, Diplocarpon rosae, or black spot disease impacts roses, making them feeble, which results in fewer flowers. It also makes the plant susceptible to winter or heat injury. You can easily spot it by the black spots on the foliage. The exterior edges of these circles are scruffy or feathered and encircled by a pale yellow ring. They emerge on the upper and undersides of the foliage.
This also affects young canes, resulting in black or dark brown blisters:
All rose varieties are somewhat vulnerable to black spot disease, but some are much more prone to it than others. According to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, hybrid tea roses, miniature roses, and grandifloras are most susceptible to this issue. So, if you’re growing many roses, it’d be better to look for resistant varieties to avoid this problem.
The number one cause behind this fungal issue is prolonged moisture on the foliage and lack of air circulation.
This fungus loves to thrive in moisture, and overhead watering is the leading cause. Do not unnecessarily water the plants in a way that it wets the foliage, as this will make the roses highly susceptible to the disease. According to Texas AgriLife Extension—“To infect the rose plant, the spore on leaves must remain wet for at least 7 hours.”
Proper airflow around the plants ensures that the leaves and stems are always dry, leaving no space for the fungus to thrive. Leave at least 1 to 2 feet of space between your rose canes for
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