Q.sooty mold on plant
Can you recommend a treatment to get rid of sooty mold on an ivy plant? Our large ivy divider, which is attached to a Californian brick wall, has a covering of black sooty mold on the leaves and on branches. I suspect that it is some type of aphid. Can you suggest what treatment/spray I should apply? I have two types of ivy. The problem started on the variegated ivy and I would like to eradicate the problem before it spreads further to other ivy plants on the wall.
Your assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Neem oil is an effective treatment for both the pest problem and fungus. For more information on aphids, sooty mold and neem oil, please visit the following links:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/homemade-aphid-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
