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Why does my Gardenia bush have a black looking color to the leaves? Could it be a type of mold? What do I need to do?

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 03/24/2014 @ 10:19 pm

This is sooty mold. It happens when the plant gets a pest infestation. I would recommend using neem oil, as this will get rid of the sooty mold fungus and kill the pests. Here are some articles that will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htm ^[1], https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm ^[2]

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