Rust on Plant Leaves? It's a Fungus! Causes, Symptoms, and Fixes

Описание: Have you noticed orange or rust-colored spots on your plant leaves? 🌱 That’s not metal rust, it’s a fungal disease called rust. In this video, I explain what plant rust is, what causes it, the symptoms to look for, how to tell it apart from similar issues, and the best ways to treat and prevent it.

Rust fungus spreads quickly, but once you know the signs it’s totally manageable. I’ll walk you through removing infected leaves, using copper fungicide properly, and changing your care routine to stop it from coming back. I also share simple prevention tips like improving airflow, skipping misting, and checking new plants before they join your collection.

This video covers...
0:00 - Intro
0:42 - 1) What is Rust? - What rust is and how it looks on leaves
1:00 - 2) Rust Symptoms - Yellow halos, raised spots, and spore dust
2:32 - 3) What Causes Rust - Humidity, wet leaves, and poor airflow
3:01 - 4) How to Treat Rust - Pruning and copper fungicide
3:34 - 5) Rust Prevention - Airflow, light, no misting, and quarantine

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Credits:
Front of Leaf Yellow Spots Covered: Michel Langeveld, via Wikimedia Commons (originally on iNaturalist), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Back of Leaf Orange Rust Covered: alexis_orion, via Wikimedia Commons (originally on iNaturalist), licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Front and Back Leaf Red Rust: Plant pests and diseases, via Wikimedia Commons (originally on Flickr), dedicated to the public domain under CC0.
Garden in Background: Jasmine Coleman, FaceBook
Screen in Background: Laura Erickson, FaceBook
Monstera Albo Front and Back: Taytaycard, Reddit

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