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Powdery Mildew Powdery mildew is typically white or gray and resides on the leaf surface. Sometimes when it first appears, it is mistaken for dust or dirt. When touched, some of the powder will rub off. Depending on the type of plant, powdery mildew break out could have a mild to severely damaging effects. With the damaging effects that powdery mildew can have on your plants, it is essential for effective powdery mildew treatment to use an organic product such as OMRI® Listed Safer® Brand Garden Fungicide. | | | Symptoms of Powdery Mildew Damage Plant infected with powdery mildew can have any of the following symptoms (depending on the plant species). 
- The disease is taking needed nutrients away from the plant and the following can result:
- Stunting or distortion of leaves, buds, growing tips and fruit
- Yellowing of leaves or tissue death
- Premature leaf drop
- General decline in the growth and vigor of the plant
Plants That Are Susceptible to Powdery Mildew Many types of plants can be affected by powdery mildew, but some of the most common include: - House plant species: African violet & begonia
- Outdoor plant species: lilac, phlox & some rose varieties
Depending on the type of plant, powdery mildew break out, could have mild to severely damaging effects. Using a product such as Safer® Brand Garden Fungicide will prevent damage to your plant and ensure a healthy plant. Safer®Brand brings you a variety of effective plant disease control products that are gentler on the environment! Most of them proudly display the OMRI Listed® organic seal and comply for use in organic gardening! 
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