Re: Aloes and fungus?
- Subject: Re: Aloes and fungus?
- From: "Glenn Breayley" v*@iafrica.com
- Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2003 08:11:56 +0200
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From: Nan Sterman <nsterman@plantsoup.com>
To: medit-plants@ucdavis.edu <medit-plants@ucdavis.edu>
Date: 23 February 2003 11:30
Subject: Aloes and fungus?
>Does anyone have any experience with aloes that are suddenly covered
>in black spots and shriveling? I have eight or ten different species
>in my front garden and they seem to be succumbing to this strange
>affliction. They are not over or underwatered. They are in soil
>that has excellent drainage, full sun and have been happy for the
>first two years they were in the ground. This condition only
>appeared a couple of months ago.
>
>Nan
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Hi Nan
I left this one to see if you got any local replies which might be more
appropriate to your situation.
There were none I saw - so - it sounds to me like Aloe rust. If you can find
a copy of van Wyk & Smiths 'Guide to the Aloes of South Africa' you'll find
photos of it under pests & diseases. I've never been troubled with it so
can't offer any personal observations I'm afraid. The book says recovery is
very slow, even if treated with fungicide.
Good luck with it.
Glenn Breayley. Ragnarok & Valhalla Research.
POBox 26158, Hout Bay, 7872, Capetown, South Africa
Ph/Fax SA 021 7904253 E-mail valhalla@iafrica.com
Wholesale nurseryman & Tillandsia specialist wholesale & retail grower.
