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Brugmansia Fungal/Scale Treatment Follow-Up

Used horticultural oil, then copper fungicide a week later. Looked better, now bottom leaves have silvery spots with tiny brown dots. Pulled worst leaves. Just starting on this leaf.

Expert Advice

Photo didn't come through, but lower leaves affected is good (top leaves would be problematic). Remove afflicted leaves, dispose. Continue spray program: oil weekly, copper monthly.

Nick

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