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My oranges have freckles!
Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 3:37 pm
by Boots
My smallest orange tree has half grown fruit on it, and they have coloured freckles. What I thought were small white spots are actually tiny red, yellow and white spots...
Whassat then?
Was thinking I would try a soap spray... can anyone suggest a tried and true?
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 6:56 pm
by ina
Not that I can offer an explanation... Despite progressing global warming, oranges still don't grow in Scotland. But freckles aren't uncommon in people with sensitive skin here - suntan lotion? Hat with a wide brim for each orange?
Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 5:46 am
by Wombat
possibly scale, in which case an oil spray would be best, perhaps a home made vegetable oil emulsion?
Nev
Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 7:27 pm
by ina
Almost suntan lotion!
Do you know what causes scale, Nev?
Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 2:47 am
by Wombat
Scale is an insect Ina, and they are spread by ants so it is a perst not a disease. The oil clogs their breathing holes and they die!
Nev
Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 12:16 pm
by ina
How cruel!
Do other plants get them, too?
Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 5:41 am
by Millymollymandy
Yes, Oleanders and Bay - same family. But they don't have freckles!