Rust spots on leaves can be yellow, orange or brown.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nFungal leaf infections can be treated with copper fungicides or natural fungal sprays. The leaf will need to be thoroughly sprayed outdoors to treat the problem. If the fungus has only affected 1 or two leaves, trim off the leaves and throw them away. This can help to stop the problem from spreading to other leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Avoid watering the plant directly on the leaves to avoid carrying or spreading the fungus. This is particularly important during fall and winter when the weather is cooler and the leaves can stay wet for longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Aphids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Aphids can cause holes in outdoor bird of paradise plants. Tiny green or brown aphids will sit along the leaf stems or veins of the leaf sucking sap. These bugs will eventually cause the leaf to wilt, turn yellow and then brown if the aphids are not treated. This leaf damage can develop into torn or holy leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Outdoor bird of paradise plants can be attacked by aphids, most commonly in spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Treat the plants with neem oil to get rid of the aphids quickly. They usually only need 1-2 sprays of neem oil to treat the aphids. If there are only a small number of aphids then spray them off with the sprayer nozzle on your hose. Set it to the jet setting and spray the aphids away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Should you remove bird of paradise leaves with holes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n You can use clean secateurs to remove bird of paradise leaves with holes. This is important if the leaves have been affected by fungus or bacteria. Throw the affected leaves in the bin rather than adding it to a compost pile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bird of paradise leaves that have holes from insects can be removed or left on if the insect pests have been dealt with. If the leaf only has a small amount of damage and you only have a few leaves on your plant then I would leave it on. As long as the leaf is still green it will continue to photosynthesize and feed the plant<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis bird of paradise leaf should be removed. It is old, affected by fungus and is tearing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow to prevent holes in bird of paradise leaves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n To prevent holes in bird of paradise plants, keep them as healthy as possible and keep water off of the leaves. Here are my top tips to prevent holes in bird of paradise leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Avoid watering plants directly on the leaves<\/li> Fertilize outdoor bird of paradise once per year with pelleted chicken manure and indoor plants can be fertilized once per year with indoor plant food in spring.<\/li> Avoid bird of paradise root rot by only watering when the soil is dry 2 inches down. This will help to avoid fungal root rot.<\/li> Plant bird of paradise plants in good quality potting soil. This will allow for good drainage and give the plants the water and nutrients they need.<\/li> Place bird of paradise in full sun outdoors. Bird of paradise plants love a full sun position. This will give you healthy strong leaves and loads of flowers over winter.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\nTop Causes of Holes in Bird of paradise Leaves | Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Holes in bird of paradise plants can come from chewing pests, sap sucking insects, fungus or physical damage. Inspect the leaves closely to see if there are any bugs about. Snails and slugs will retreat under the organic matter on the soil surface during the day so get up early to see if you can catch them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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