Sick Kalanchoe :(

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dionysiap leiden, Netherlands Dec 19, 2015

Hello!
Not sure if this is the right place on the forum, hope so! My kalanchoe is very sick, has been for a while, and I can't seem to match it with any diseases I find online. Does anyone know what it is or how to help it?
The leaves get a grey mold on them, then they turn yellow, dry out, and fall off. It clearly starts at the bottom, on the lowest leaves, and works its way up one by one. I've treated the entire plant twice with a spray but it doesn't seem to help! I really hope someone has an idea!

Regards,
Donna

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DaisyPlantLady Reno, NV(Zone 6b) Dec 19, 2015

It looks like Powdery Mildew. It is caused by low light, warm temperatures and lack of air circulation - very common indoors in the winter. Sometimes, you can kill the spores by washing the leaves with water. But as your plant has been sick for awhile, you may have to use a spray fungicide. In either case, move the plant to a brighter location in a spot with good air circulation.

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dionysiap leiden, Netherlands Dec 21, 2015

Hello!

Thanks a lot for your reply! I'll experiment with some different spots in the home and see how that works

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sallyg Anne Arundel,, MD(Zone 7b) Dec 27, 2015

From the size of the plant and pot, I'll guess it has been in the same pot for a long time. It may need repotting in fresh mix.

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