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27.06.2023 - 02:09 / gardenerspath.com / Kristine Lofgren
Why Are My Rose Leaves Turning Yellow?If only plants could talk, they could tell us that they aren’t feeling well.
Your grapevines could warn you that they’re being attacked by a fungus and your roses could alert you to a serious thrips infestation before you ever saw any signs of it.
But alas, plants can’t talk. So we’re left looking out for clues that something is wrong.
Yellow leaves? They’re a definite sign that all is not well with your rose. If it could talk, it would be yelling, “Helllllp!”
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So we know yellow leaves are a red flag, but how do we figure out exactly how to fix the problem – or even determine what it is in the first place?
That’s where this guide comes in.
Up ahead, we’ll discuss the most common causes of yellow leaves on your roses and what to do about them.
Here’s what you can expect:
Yellow leaves aren’t a death sentence for your plant. But the faster you figure out what the problem is, the better the chances are of fixing it, so let’s get started.
1. Black SpotBlack spot is a disease caused by a fungus called Diplocarpon rosae.
You’ll know if your leaves are yellowing because of this disease and not something else if you can see small black spots forming all over the upper surface of the foliage.
After the black spots develop, the foliage on the plant turns yellow and eventually falls to the ground.
This problem is extremely common, and every rose grower will probably encounter it at some point.
To learn more about how to identify and deal with black spot, read this section of our guide to identifying and treating common rose diseases and then find even more detailed information here.
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