Garlic with Falling Leaves: Causes and Solutions
Allium sativum
Is your Garlic showing falling leaves? Discover 3 possible causes and how to treat them.
🔍 Possible Causes (3)
Rust
Rust is a common fungal disease caused by fungi in the order Pucciniales that affects a wide variety of plants. The disease gets its name from the characteristic orange, yellow, or reddish-brown pustules that appear on leaves, resembling metal rust. This obligate fungal parasite requires living plants to survive and can cause significant economic losses in agricultural crops.
✓ Related symptoms:
- • Premature yellowing and leaf drop
⚡ Quick Fixes:
Immediate Pruning
Downy Mildew
Downy mildew is a fungal-like disease caused by oomycetes (water molds) that thrives in cool, wet conditions. It affects a wide range of plants, causing yellowing leaves with fuzzy white-gray growth underneath, leading to defoliation and reduced yields if left untreated.
✓ Related symptoms:
- • Premature leaf drop
⚡ Quick Fixes:
Remove and destroy all infected plant parts. For severe infections, remove entire plant.
Root Rot
Root rot is a serious fungal disease that affects the root system of plants, causing them to decay and die. It is primarily caused by overwatering, poor drainage, or soil-borne fungi such as Pythium, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia, and Fusarium. The disease thrives in waterlogged conditions where roots are deprived of oxygen, making them susceptible to fungal infection.
✓ Related symptoms:
- • Leaves dropping prematurely
⚡ Quick Fixes:
Emergency unpotting