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Fuchsia

Patricia LudwellPatricia Ludwell Posts: 91
edited November 2022 in Problem solving
I have some nasty fungi looking stuff appear on my fuchias. I have tried cutting it out but it hasn't gone away and now appearing on more plants. It has been suggested that I destroy by burning all the affected plants, but b4 I take such drastic action I would like some second opinions please.

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  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    I think this might be fuschia gall mite, but l'm not 100% certain. If it is, it looks like the advice to dig up the plants and burn them is correct. 
    https://www.saga.co.uk/magazine/home-garden/gardening/advice-tips/pests/fuchsia-gall-mites-symptoms-and-treatments

    Hopefully someone can confirm before you need to take such drastic action. 
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    I cut mine down practically to ground level and disposed of prunings in council bin. They all resprouted healthy and have been fine for the last couple of years.
    I wouldn't be too quick to destroy the plants.
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    I agree, it looks like Gall Mite to me, in which case the plants should be disposed of.
    How can you lie there and think of England
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  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    Sorry to disagree with @punkdoc,   Don’t throw them away just yet,  cut them right down,  take them out of the pots,  put in new compost and store away for the winter in a shed or greenhouse. 
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • Patricia LudwellPatricia Ludwell Posts: 91
    Thanks guys, I think I'll cut right down to ground level and cover for protection. If it recurs next year I'll dog out and burn.
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    edited November 2022
    I think the trick is not to leave any buds for the gall mites to make use of.
    In London. Keen but lazy.
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