Sooty Mold on Gardenia

Question

I have sooty mold on my gardenia. I have read what it is and that is easy to fix, but I am looking for a home remedy to fix it. I have heard about a formula with dish soap, like Joy or Dawn, mixed with water that will get it off and kill it. But I am not sure of the ratio or the amount I would need to mix up.

Answer 1

Typically sooty mold clears up when you kill the pests causing it. This article will help kill the pests, which will get rid of the sooty mold:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/natural-home-pesticides-organic-garden-pest-control.htm