Symptoms
Our “gogga” of the month for June, thrips, are likely to cause distorted, papery leaves, with pale brown spots on them
What does this mean for me/my plants?
Suggested Action
To identify if it is thrips – blow on the plant and you will see them move around. Otherwise they are not seen easily. Treat with a concentrated insecticide. Examples of plants they attack:
– Houseplants: African violet, azalea, begonia, brugmansia, croton, crassula, cyclamen, dieffenbachia, ficus, fuchsia, gerbera, gloxinia, hibiscus, impatiens, orchid, pelargonium, streptocarpus, yucca.
– Edible plants: apple, asparagus, basil, bean, blueberry, carrot, cherry, cabbage, corn, cucumber, garlic, grape vine, leek, onion, pea, pear, pepper, potato, raspberry, strawberry, tomato.
– Annuals, perennials and bulbs: aster, carnation, chrysanthemum, dahlia, gladiolus, iris, lily, peony, petunia, pelargonium, snapdragon, sweet pea, verbena, zinnia.
– Woody plants: birch, hydrangea, linden, maple, privet, rose, willow.
Visit your local GCA Garden Centre for advice on the best remedy for your plants!
