Recognize and combat powdery mildew

What can you fight powdery mildew?

Thoroughly remove infected parts of the plant. They don't belong in the compost, they should be disposed of in the garbage so that the mildew cannot be transferred to other plants. If it is heavily infested with powdery mildew, it is best to remove the whole plant. For some time, there shouldn't be any more flaming flowers in this place. Better choose a new one Location for your replacement plants.

Prevent powdery mildew

Healthy plants are less prone to disease and pests. This is why it helps best if you take good care of your phlox. Make sure the soil doesn't dry out too much. You can achieve this not only with regular watering but also through Mulching. Fertilize Do not make your phlox too high in nitrogen or its resilience will also suffer.

Are there PM-resistant phlox?

There is certainly phlox that is largely resistant to powdery mildew. To this

sorts for example Phlox amplifolia, also called large-leaf phlox. It is very robust and resistant to various diseases. It also tolerates drought and heat quite well. The pyramidal flamingo is also relatively resistant to powdery mildew and is also a good cut flower.

The essentials in brief:

• Cut off infected parts of the plant
• Remove heavily infested plants completely
• Do not dispose of in compost

Tips & Tricks

After a powdery mildew infestation, do not plant phlox there again in the near future, the risk of a renewed infestation is too great or choose a powdery mildew-resistant variety.