White fuzz on my gardinia?
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It might be powdery mildew:
Powdery Mildew Powdery mildew results when air circulation is poor, allowing humidity to build around dense bushes or tree canopies. Unlike other fungal diseases, standing water isn’t necessary for powdery mildew spores to germinate, but they can’t survive without constantly humid conditions. Powdery mildew causes a distinct white, fuzzy or powdery coating on leaves and deformation of new growth. Neem oil is very effective control, but you should also consider thinning the inside of your gardenia to allow for better air circulation. If your gardenia is potted or indoors, move it away from structures and other plants. Powdery mildew isn’t serious, but a chronic case can drain a plant, allowing other pathogens to invade. Read more at Gardening Know How: Gardenia Plant Diseases: Learn About Common Gardenia Diseases
ref: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/common-gardenia-diseases.htm
It sounds like powdery mildew and can be treated with Neem Oil.
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This information may help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/common-gardenia-diseases.htm
Hello Madiseroad, hope this li k helps you out, it lists all the issues for Gardenia
https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/gardenia-diseases-other-problems/#:~:text=Powdery%20Mildew%3A%20The%20fungus%2C%20Erysiphe,causes%20powdery%20mildew%20on%20gardenias.&text=Signs%20of%20infection%20include%20a,leaf%20or%20other%20plant%20structure.
Gardenias can become susceptible to powdery mildew in the summer, and infection peaks in late summer. Although the spots or patches of powdery mildew may appear white to grayish, the fungal growth can darken. When the fungal growth darkens, you can also see the formation of small, rounded reproductive structures called cleistothecia.
Cleistothecia start as pinhead-sized, rounded structures. These structures are initially whitish, and then they darken to yellow-brown. Eventually, the color turns to brown or black. Powdery mildew forms when plant foliage is dry, when there's low lighting and when temperatures are moderate. Powdery mildew forms when there is high humidity too.
Could be a fungus
Thanks for the recommendations! I moved it inside for the winter and it sounds like it may need some air circulation and Neem oil. It is blooming and has buds on it so I want to try to preserve it. Thanks again.
Hello. Could they be Mealybugs?
https://mycityplants.com/blogs/plant-journal/how-to-get-rid-of-mealybugs
Hello Madiseroad,
This could be Mealy Bug. It sucks out the goodness from the plant. I use a Cotton Wool Buds and a piece of Kitchen roll + Nail Varnish Remover to do the job of getting rid of them myself.
It sounds like you have a fungus on your plant. https://homeguides.sfgate.com/natural-remedies-white-fuzzy-mold-plants-91655.html
Here's a post that might help https://www.hunker.com/13406438/what-is-the-white-fungus-on-gardenias
Usually it’s fungus but if you post a picture of it here I’m sure someone can identify it
Powdery mildew is a disease that affects a wide range of plants, including agronomic crops, fruit, vegetable, and herbaceous and woody ornamentals. It is caused by many different species of fungi. The disease is easy to diagnose as its symptoms are quite distinctive. All powdery mildew fungi require living plant tissue to grow.
https://lifeandagri.com/powdery-mildew/