How often can you treat with Dalconil?

[Shon]

How much Dalconil can I? Should I use? I got two kentias that have really have a good chance of pulling through but don't want to over do it with the fungicide. Anyone got some tips?

[Logolight]

So far I've had good luck with Daconil.  Last year I had to perform an emergency palmectomy on some Fox seedlings from their germination container after I discovered some fungus in the soil.  But before I  repotted them I drenched the roots completely, top to bottom with the Daconil spray and they've done just fine.  Good luck.

Dave

[eastern.nurseries]

Daconil is ok for preventing diseases on foliage and can be used weekly if pressure is high. It is not that effective on rot problems, a better choice would a systemic fungicide like Banrot.

[Jeff Searle]

Daconil is a good fungicide, but like so many, their restricted to controlling certain diseases.Here's a list of diseases that Daconil will control and will not controll.

Botrytis...excellent

Rhizoctonia....exc.

Fusarium....exc. to very good

Altenaria....very good

Downy Mildew.....none

Phytophthora......none

Pythium...............none

This is a good sampling of some of the more commonly known diseases that occure in nurseries. Sorry though,I'm  not qualified to explain what symptoms to look for and how to distinguish one disease from another. Most times, only a lab can tell you this, but I hope this helps some.As far as rates go, when applying to ornamental plants, a rate of 1.4 lbs per 100 gallons of water. You can repeat at 7-14 day intervals. It also mentions not to use with any fert, insecticides or surfactants.

Jeff

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[MattyB]

Shon, like Jeff said, I've used it every 7-14 days for best results.  I've noticed that if you put it on heavier than directed and then don't water for a couple of days, it dries a bit and the white residue will stick to everything (including roots I hope) and then when you water it won't wash off easily.  I've saved some very small seedlings (not an easy task) from root rot in boggy potting soil with this method.  Good luck.

P.S. another disease that it dosen't treat is Gliocladium blight or the dreaded pink rot.  Just found another Euterpe with this stuff on it    SIGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!