How can I rescue a pulmeria that has fungus growing on it?

by Penne Johnson

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I have a large Pulmeria that I took to the nursery and they said it might be fungus. I have a total of 14 pulmerias and this is the only one with this and I don't want the others to end up with it.This one is not next to others. Is there something I can make up at home to put on them. My budget is so limited and the commercial ones are so expensive. LIttle tiny red dots also on this plant. A customer there said he uses dawn dish detergent and washes off his leaves. Diluted of course. Thanks for any responses. Don't want to loose thisbeautiful plant.

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Kami on Aug 16, 2019

I have used in a spray bottle, dish soap & mouthwash. Any brand, about 2 tablespoons of soap & wash fill shake and spray.

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- Penne Johnson on Aug 17, 2019
  
  I guessed at how much mouthwash to use but as I didn't put it in a gal bottle didn't
  put as much of either but drenched my plant as well as all the others to hopefully rid them of these pests. After about 2 hours I hosed all the leaves well and hope this works for me. Hate to loose all these beautiful plants. HDepot wanted to sell me some kind of oil can't remember neel or something like that, but if your recipe doesn't work
  I'll be forced to buy theres $10 and its organic so wouldn't hurt my Monarch plants.
  Thanks again. keeping fingers crossed. Penne
  
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Lifestyles Homes on Aug 17, 2019

Red dots are mites, not fungus.

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- Penne Johnson on Aug 17, 2019
  
  Yes thank you I didn't realize they were red and thats what threw me. Went to home depot and of course two specialists were off but used the advise of the soap water and mouth wash. Thanks for responding.
  
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Catherine Smith on Aug 17, 2019

Please contact your local Home Extension agent for help with this, the service is free. And there is normally a horticulturist available as well as local Master Gardeners that can help you.

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- Penne Johnson on Aug 17, 2019
  
  Thanks so much I didn't realize there was one available for us. I appreciate it and thanks for responding.
  
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Lifestyles Homes on Aug 17, 2019

Red mites usually drink blood, as in that’s why they are red. Keep the plant quarantined away from pet beds, sofas & other places they might go for a snack.

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Penne Johnson on Aug 17, 2019

Thanks all mine are outside on my patio and this one was away from my other ones thank
goodness. Thanks for the heads up tho.

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