At the beginning of the warm season, a disease is rampant in the garden that does not stop at the globe maple. Powdery mildew can be clearly diagnosed by the powdery white fungal growth on the leaves. Practically, affected hobby gardeners will find a tried and tested home remedy against fungal infestation in their refrigerator. This is what to do if mildew plagues a maple tree.
How to remove mildew from maple maple?
To remove mildew from globe maple, use a home remedy made from 9 parts water and 1 part fresh milk. Fill into a spray bottle (€27.00 on Amazon) and spray all leaves on the top and bottom. Remove infected plant parts in advance and repeat the application every 2-3 days.
Milk crosses swords with mildew – this is how it works
Fresh milk contains busy microorganisms and lecithin. If these ingredients meet mildew, the dreaded fungal spores will lose out. Ecologically oriented home gardeners have researchers at the Australian University of Adelaide to thank for this finding. This is how the home remedy is used:
- Mix water and fresh milk in a ratio of 9:1
- Fill into a spray bottle (€27.00 on Amazon)
- Spray all leaves of the maple maple on the top and bottom until dripping wet
To increase the effectiveness of the natural remedy, cut off all infected plant parts in advance and dispose of them with household waste. Repeat the application every 2 to 3 days until symptoms of illness no longer occur.
