Information on Plant DiseasesIt is important to watch out for plant diseases and to address them promptly because, just like the flu, some diseases will spread amongst your plants making them all sick. Being aware of such diseases will help you to maintain a thriving flower garden. House plants, garden vegetable plants, bushes, shrubs and trees are also prone to illness. There are basically two types of diseases that affect plants…
Biotic diseases are caused by a living pathogen and they are very contagious and will spread from plant to plant. Pathogens include viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, and nematodes. How to Identify DiseasesBasically, if your plants look sick, they probably are. Garden pests may injure them and injured plants are more susceptible to disease.The symptoms of sick plants may include discoloration, wilting, losing leaves, curling leaves or stems, spots on the leaves, stunted growth, or appearance of an infectious organism. If you have such problems, you might research the plant to see what diseases are common amongst the plant and how to address it. It is handy to have a guide around that tells you how to prevent, identify and treat problems with plants. Your local cooperative extension office might also be able to offer sound advice. Ohio State University also offers an online resource that might be helpful. If you have dealt with a disease of plants and you have some tips you would like to share, we will be happy to hear from you. Return to Flower Garden Lover Home Page from Plant Diseases
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