Q&A - Any suggestions for dealing with the rose rosette disease?
Question:
Any suggestions for dealing with the rose rosette disease?
Answer:
There is no cure for rose rosette disease. It is spread by the eriophyid mite. Because of this, when you have a rose that is infected the only thing to do it dig it up and throw it away. The disease will spread by the mite from plant to plant. The disease is identified by red, misshapen leaves, excessive thorniness, and an increase in the number of new shoots.
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Any suggestions for dealing with the rose rosette disease?
Answer:
There is no cure for rose rosette disease. It is spread by the eriophyid mite. Because of this, when you have a rose that is infected the only thing to do it dig it up and throw it away. The disease will spread by the mite from plant to plant. The disease is identified by red, misshapen leaves, excessive thorniness, and an increase in the number of new shoots.
Related Videos:
Basic Rose Care
Early Spring Rose Care
Summer Rose Care
Related Resources:
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