What is it?Elkhorns are a type of fern, and just like other ferns they reproduce via spores. When an Elkhorn reaches maturity, the spores are produced in huge clumps on the underside of the fronds. These large growths look fairly nasty, and are often mistaken for a disease. Production of these spores requires a lot of energy, wh...
Soft Brown and White Wax ScaleSoft Brown ScaleThis variety of Scale grows to around 5mm in length, is soft and slightly oval in shape. They are usually a pale yellowish-brown but can be dark brown or tinged with green. Scales concentrate on leafstalks and mid-ribs but can be found elsewhere. They attack a wide range of plants in...
Citrus Leaf Miner (Phyllocnistus citrella)What do they look like?Adults are a small, plain looking moth wingspan is only around 5mm, they are rarely spotted. The most obvious symptoms of leaf miners are silver squiggly lines on the surface of leaves, these leaves are often curled up and crinkly.What do they do?Target new growth ...
What does it look like?Fruit looks deformed with irregular cracking, scars or strange ditches forming, usually at the bottom of the fruit but can be all over.What causes it?Catface is caused by poor pollination, usually due to extremely hot or cold temperatures at time of fertilisation. Flat fruited varieties and some older vari...
A Garden Clinic Member sent in these pictures of Myrtle Rust on her Waterhousea. This shows how devastating Myrtle Rust can really be.For more information on identification and treatment, see our article on Myrtle Rust
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