BADLY ILL Rieger begonia

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  1. Jing

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    My Rieger begonia seems badly ill, there is some kind of white powder (actually it is not powder since you cannot get rid of it) on most of its leaves. I am afraid it is fungus or some disease.I' ve no idea.
    Does anybody knows it? what can I do now? OR where can I get medicine for my begonia?:(
    P.S. I cut off all its leaves just now and Put it far away from all other plants.
     
  2. Bluewing

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    Mealy bugs maybe??? It's hard to determine what the problem is without a close-up photo of the leaves that are infected...
    Anything left with white stuff on it?
     
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    Mildew. They often get it.
     
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    what can I do now? I am not sure where I can find medicine for her. Really worried!!!
    Thanks!
     
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    I have read where people used Lysol straight out a spray can for this problem, if it is powdery mildew your plant has.
    You might be able to find other methods on the web specifically for this sometimes begonia problem..
     

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