also read newt's post; it could be bugs too and is more likely to be bugs :)

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Posted by .. on May 20, 2003 at 23:17:50:

In Reply to: Re: Roses that spots on them posted by Mike G on May 20, 2003 at 23:16:49:

: : My roses have little white spots on them. I don't know how to get rid of them and I don't know if that's causing them not to be as healthy.

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: This is likely mildew. The mildew is caused by a fungus that infects the roses. Environment plays a major role in powdery mildew development. The disease occurs during cloudy, humid conditions when days are warm and nights are cool. A special fungicide, like Ortho's Funginex, will alleviate your problem. It is recommended to spray the plant every 7-10 days until the powdery mildew is subsided.

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: : This is likely mildew. The mildew is caused by a fungus that infects the roses. Environment plays a major role in powdery mildew development. The disease occurs during cloudy, humid conditions when days are warm and nights are cool. A special fungicide, like Ortho's Funginex, will alleviate your problem. It is recommended to spray the plant every 7-10 days until the powdery mildew is subsided.



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