What Is Wrong With My Angel Trumpet?

Does the plant wilts, leaves turning brown or pale yellow?

Are the older leaves turning yellow and wilting, an overall decline in plant vigor is apparent?

Are the leaves yellowing, wilting and, dying?

Are the leaves mottled with dark green?

Are the leaves curled and distorted?

Are the leaves discolored, fine webbing may be present?

Are the leaves yellow and the plant looks weakened, tiny, white insects are present?

Do the leaves have large holes?

Are the leaves covered in coarse stippling and may appear silvery?

These symptoms are most likely caused by Fusarium wilt. There is no cure for Fusarium wilt, so the infected plants should be destroyed. Do not plant chickpeas or any susceptible plants to Fusarium wilt in the same spot for several years.

These symptoms indicate fungal disease Verticillium wilt. Verticillium infects a wide range of plant species. Destroy all infected plants, as there is no cure. Prevent problems by presoaking seed in a 10 percent bleach solution.

Yellow leaves that wilt and die usually indicate Root rot. Several pathogens can be the cause of root rots. Poorly drained, overly wet soil promotes rot so choose well-drained sites and add organic matter to improve drainage. Remove and destroy infected plants.

Mottled or streaked leaves are caused by Mosaic Virus. There is no cure for infected plants. Remove and destroy all plants that have the symptoms of the mosaic virus. Mosaic virus is spread by aphids, so the best way of preventing the disease is to control these insects.

Distorted and curled leaves are caused by aphids. These tiny insects cluster under leaves and on growing tips where they feed on plant sap. Leaves, stems, and buds get distorted and later leaves and flowers drop from the plant. You can control them by washing them off the plant with water spray. Insecticidal soap should be used with severe infestations.

Spider mites are known to cause problems for Angel trumpet plants. Hose off plants when symptoms first appear. A strong stream knocks mites off plants and may give control. Introduce predatory mites. For severe infestations, spray plants with insecticidal soap or pyrethrin.

Yellow leaves and stunted look are caused by whiteflies. These tiny, mothlike flies and their larvae feed by sucking plant juices. Whiteflies secrete honeydew, a sugary substance that makes leaves sticky to the touch. Control whiteflies by eliminating garden weeds and by introducing green lacewings in the garden. Spray infested plants with insecticidal soap every 3 days for 2 weeks.

Tomato Hornworms are large, caterpillar-like pests that can quickly defoliate Angel trumpet plants. Handpick or spray plants with BTK to control them. Do not spray caterpillars that are covered with small white cocoons, these cases contain the larvae of parasitic wasps that are natural hornworm predators.

These symptoms indicate thrips. Thrips are tiny, yellow to black flying insects. They hide under the leaves. Severely infected plant parts should be removed and destroyed. Control thrips by introducing lady beetles or lacewings, their natural predators. Insecticidal soap helps in severe infestations.

If the edges of the leaves have been notched the culprits are weevils. To control them, spread a drop cloth around your plant and shake it so the adults drop. You can get rid of them after that. Spray leaves several times with pyrethrin for major infestations.