Wilt

Garden Problems

Wilt fungi include Fusarium, Phytopthera and Verticillium soil dwelling fungi.

Identify the problem
The wilt fungi affect the roots of susceptible plants. In most plants the growing tip wilts and falls over. Lower leaves may drop. Parts or all of the plant dies.
These symptoms can be similar to those of some soil dwelling insect pests so check the roots of affected plants for signs of insect grubs in the root ball.
How to solve the problem
Control Wilt
- Spray with PLANThealth Buxus Blight Buster or Fungus Control every 10-14 days. Spray the foliage as well as the soil around plants to be protected. It will kill root root disease fungi in soil and be drawn into plant to protect further from disease.
- Remove and burn badly affected plants.
Prevent Wilt
- Before planting new plants soak the roots in PLANThealth Buxus Blight Buster and drench the hole before planting.
- Wilt fungi prefer soils that are wet in winter and dry in summer; improve soils by adding lots of organic matter and improving drainage.
- See also Wilting of Indoor Houseplants
Did you know?
- Wilt is a symptom of many diseases, mostly of root diseases.