Picture of a leaf
Asked on Nov 17, 2018
How do I find out what is eating my plant and how do I get rid of it?
by Teresa
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I hope someone can help me with what it is and how to get rid of it destroying the flowers and garden? Florida zone 9 thanks ahead of time
What is the plant?
I'm no expert but if my plants were doing that the first thing that I would do is to try spraying them with a solution of 70% plain water and 30% of the blue Dawn dishwashing soap. Mix it up in a spray bottle and spray them well. If the leaf damage is being caused by an infestation of tiny mites, then this will definitely cure the problem.
It's a fungus Try 1/2 tsp baking soda and gallon of warm water dilute mix well then spray them well tops & bottoms. if you have a large garden you'll need big sprayer. don't continue watering the plants on the leaves they need watered from soil. if baking soda doesn't work you'll need sulphur or copper octanate get from reputable nursery/greenhouse. It does spread if you do not want to treat plants you can cut off all the leaves do not compost, trash them
Because these cacti are so tough you can' see holes so I believe that slugs/snails might be the problem. You can by a product called Corey Slug Bait. It isn't toxic to plants or animals so it is very safe to use. Follow the printed directions on the box. You might google for other ways to control them. I think one involves beer! I just use Corey's to eliminate the nasty things!
Contact your local nursery or home extension service for identification and how to solve thevproblem.
INFO https://www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/plant-disease/
If nothing else works, you could take a leaf to your local garden nursery and they should be able to help.
Consult your local cooperative extension to see what your plant has.