Black Dust on Camellia Plant

Our Camellia plant is in full bloom but some of the leaves are covered in a black dust. Do you know what is causing this and how it can be cured, as we have just bought a new plant and don’t want the same disease to effect it.

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 05/01/2013 @ 8:58 am

This is sooty mold, often brought about by insect pests. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/sooty-mold-on-camellia.htm ^[1]

#2 Comment By kreg On 05/01/2013 @ 12:29 pm

try cornmeal it has triptofan(natural fungacide) also kills the mold

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