If there is a fungal infection on the fig tree, this year's harvest is at stake. If the fungal disease spreads, a Ficus carica can, in the worst case, die. Read here the best tips on how to recognize a fungal infection on the fig tree and combat it with natural remedies.
How do I combat fungal infestation on the fig tree?
The best way to combat a fungal disease on the fig tree is withpruningfor rust fungus infestation andhome remediesagainst mildew infestation. Plant parts infected with rusty brown pustules are cut back into he althy wood. Spray fig leaves with a mealy-white mushroom lawn withmilk-water solutionorbaking powder-rapeseed oil-water mixture
How do I recognize fungal infection on the fig tree?
You can recognize a fungal disease on the fig tree byorange-brown, pustular spore depositsrust fungus infestation or afloury-white, wipeable leaf coatingin case of mildew infestation. Yellow spots on fig leaves are symptomatic of downy mildew, which rarely affects a fig outdoors. Rust fungus and downy mildew occur on Ficus carica primarily in wet and cold weather. In contrast, mildew is a typical fair-weather fungus.
In the advanced stages of a fungal disease on the fig tree, the leaves curl up, turn brown, dry out and fall off.
How do I fight rust fungus on the fig tree with natural remedies?
The best way to combat rust fungus infestation on the fig tree is with apruning Because rust fungi do not form fruiting bodies, the fungal disease spreads exclusively via germ cells. By cutting back shoots with infected leaves, you prevent the pathogens from spreading and multiplying on the fig tree. Please dispose of infected cuttings and fallen leaves with rust fungus in the household waste and not in the compost or organic waste.
After pruning, spray the fig tree repeatedly with tansy broth, liverwort extract or Neudovital organic fruit fungus protection to strengthen the immune system against rust fungus.
How do I fight mildew on the fig tree with home remedies?
Proven home remedies for mildew infestation on figs in beds or containers areMilkandBaking powder Lactic acid bacteria in whole milk and sodium hydrogen carbonate in baking powder produce Fig leaves create an environment in which fungal pathogens cannot survive for long. How to use home remedies correctly:
- Mix 100 ml whole milk, whey or buttermilk with 800 ml low-lime water (rainwater or stale tap water).
- Stir 1 packet of baking powder and 20 ml of rapeseed oil into 2 l of boiled water.
- Spray home remedies for mildew on the fig tree several times a week.
Tip
Danger of confusion: sunburn and fungal infection
As a container plant, a fig tree occasionally suffers from leaf discoloration that looks confusingly similar to fungal infection. If the damage occurs shortly after clearing out, it is usually sunburn. Abrupt change of location from winter quarters to full sun causes yellowish-brown leaf spots. In contrast to rust fungus or mildew, the discoloration does not spread further. Acclimatization in partial shade effectively prevents sunburn.
