How to care for sick lilly pilly?

[maplesyrup]

My Lilly pillies haven’t been doing too well of late and have developed this speckling. It isn’t raised at all. Is it rust? Thanks!

 

  

[Jewelleryrescue]

Hi @maplesyrup 

Some times I dont water lilly pilly regualar enough  and similar leaves are seen.

Or  

Myrtle rust

• Signs: Rusty flecks, yellow and brown leaves, branch tip dieback.
• Treatment applying fungicides, and good plant hygiene. 

Clean up and remove effected leaves also on the ground  may help remove infection source.  Water on the leaves  probably started  the fungi.

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @maplesyrup. It's great to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about Lilly Pilly care.

As @Jewelleryrescue mentioned, it could likely be Myrtle rust as it looks similar, but let me mention a couple of our gardening experts, @mich1972 and @Noelle, for their opinion.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell
 

[Noelle]

Not certain that it is myrtle rust (look for yellow pustules on leaves for a more positive ID that it could be this disease). However, an application of mancozeb or a copper based frungicide as per the instructions on the labels would not cause any harm.

[mich1972]

Agreed with @Noelle , looks fungal. Copper Oxychloride or Mancozeb Plus will help. @maplesyrup Are you getting a lot of rain lately ? May I ask what State you’re in please ? 😊

[EricL]

Hi @maplesyrup 

It's great that you've received excellent advice from our members. Please make sure to dispose of the infected leaves and branches in your bin. Do not mix it in with your compost. 

Please keep us updated with your progress, we look forward to seeing your Lilly Pilly cured and healthy.

Eric

[Jason]

Let us know how your plant recovers @maplesyrup.

If you have further dramas (and for the benefit of other readers of this discussion) @Noelle has created a comprehensive guide How to diagnose and revive a sick lilly pilly that should be very useful.

Jason