If angel's trumpets catch something, it's a real pity about the loss of their high decorative value. In the following article you can read about the little ailments that can afflict the beautiful South American woman and how you can fight them.
The angel's trumpet is not very susceptible to diseases
The vulnerabilities
The good thing first: Diseases are not a big issue with the angel's trumpet. It is less affected by fungi and viruses. If she lets her leaves droop, it is usually her inexhaustible thirst that bothers her. You also have to pay close attention to a rich supply of nutrients, because as a nightshade plant, the angel's trumpet is also a heavy consumer who quickly complains about a lack of energy supply.
In contrast to diseases, what is definitely an issue with the angel's trumpet are pests. There are a number of species of these little pests that have acquired a taste for their large, soft and delicate leaves. These include above all:
- vine weevil
- aphids
- spider mites
- leaf bugs
All of these pests can appear more frequently from May over the summer and make themselves felt in their own way.
vine weevil
The vine weevil attacks the angel's trumpet relatively often. The beetle leaves typical bay-shaped feeding marks on its leaves - these are unsightly, but less of a problem for the plant. Much more problematic are the larvae that live in the root system and eat through it - which prevents the angel's trumpet from its all-important water intake. To get rid of the larvae, it is best to use nematodes. The nematodes kill the larvae. You can collect the adult beetles - given their nocturnal activity, however, this is a somewhat time-consuming task.
spider mites
Spider mites show a silvery speckled coating on the leaves and fine webs between the leaf axils. You can also see the mites with the naked eye. If the stage is not very advanced, you can counteract a spider mite infestation with a strong water shower. If the angel's trumpet is still small, you can then wrap it in foil, under which the mites die. In the case of a stronger, more advanced infestation, you should radically cut back the plant, let predatory mites loose on it or, if necessary, spray it with a pesticide.
leaf bugs and aphids
If you have leaf bugs or lice, you can also first use a water shower that is gentle on the plants - mixing in some soap can also help. Then cover the plant with a fly net.