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bivbiv
Central FL, FL
(Zone 9b)

September 25, 2007
3:32 PM

Post #4016185

One of my favorite plants is a duranta erecta Havana Gold which has taken three years to become a plump shrub. Suddenly, however, one section died. And now it looks leggy whereas before it was full and leafy all the way to the ground. I found one leaf which looked like it had powdery mildew on the back, and then I found several others that either have mildew or mealy bugs, can't tell which for sure. Whichever it is, it doesn't seem to be all over the plant, just here and there. Any ideas as to what might be causing this problem and, more important, any suggestions to cure whatever it is? This pretty shrub is the highlight of one section of my garden, and I'd really hate to lose it.

Thanks for any help out there.

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