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Powdery Mildew issue

FrenchbeanFrenchbean Posts: 21
in Problem solving
I have a mint plant in a pot which I have had for several years which my father gave me. It has always been fine but this year it has been attacked by powdery mildew. I don’t want to lose it (for sentimental reasons) but am not sure what I can do. Has anyone any ideas please?

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  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698
    Cut the whole thing right down. It'll spring back up healthier. 
    "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour". 
  • Blue OnionBlue Onion Posts: 2,995
    Same as above, cut the whole thing down to about three inches or so.. use healthy bits for rooting in a glass of water (change the water daily).. and leave the rest to regrow.  Once a tangle of roots are showing start a second pot of mint.  The older pot of mint probably could use a dividing and repotting.  It may be quite congested if it's been in there for a few years.
    Utah, USA.
  • FrenchbeanFrenchbean Posts: 21
    Thank you Treeface, WillDB and Blue Onion for your suggestions. Much appreciated. I am off to the garden with my secateurs as soon as I have signed off!!  Many thanks.
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