Physalis leaves turn white

What are the causes of white leaves on Physalis?

White leaves on physalis usually have one of the following two causes:

• sunburn: If the leaves themselves have turned white, this indicates sunburn.
• mildew: If the leaves have a wipeable white coating, you can be pretty sure that your physalis is on mildew suffers.

What to do if the leaves of the physalis turn white?

Remove the white leaves the physalis. If sunburn is the cause, you don't need to take any precautions. On the other hand, you should wear disposable gloves in case of powdery mildew and thoroughly clean any tools afterwards.

Important: Take appropriate mildew control measures after removing the affected leaves. In the event of a severe infestation with the fungus, you must completely dispose of the physalis.

How can I prevent white leaves on Physalis?

To prevent white leaves on the physalis, the proper care elementary. In particular It is important to avoid waterlogging, because fungi like mildew are known to feel very comfortable in a damp environment.

So that your physalis does not suffer sunburn, you should after the cultivation or wintering in the house first get used to direct sun slowly. First give her a sunny place before she moves completely into the sun.

Tip

Do not compost plant parts affected by powdery mildew

Do not put physalis leaves infected with powdery mildew in the compost to prevent spreading the fungal disease to other plants. Instead, dispose of the plant parts in the household waste.