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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comThe plant is new. We put it in a few weeks ago and the leaves are turning blackish and the new buds have black on them now. It is sitting in partial shade. Help, afraid it is dying.
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1 Comment To "azalea in kansas has black leaves and buds"
#1 Comment By shelley On 04/24/2015 @ 4:15 pm
Given the presence of what I believe to be black sooty mold, I would inspect your azalea for an insect infestation by scale or aphids. More information on these pests and a recommended course of treatment can be found in the following articles:
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https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/homemade-aphid-control.htm [2]
For more information on black sooty mold go here:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htm [3]