Bougainvillea What is eating on my bougainvillea leaves causing this?
by
Ron King
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From the photo that appears to be a disease not insect damage.Trim the infected leaves.Repot the plant and treat with a systemic disease control.
I agree that it is not likely being eaten. If you plant it in the ground, plant garlic around it. Garlic repels aphids among other things . This works well for roses too and gives you the benefit of fresh garlic.
Treat with a fungicide and then fertilize.
Looks like the spines cut the leaves. Has it been windy?
Yes it has been very windy. Thanks for your respons.
YES! very windY. I have been spraying with insecticide twice weekly. I have also been fertilizing on a suggested cycle.
Thanks for your advice.