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Chimonanthus nitens
Chimonanthus nitens
They are deciduous or evergreen shrubs growing to 2 to 13 m tall. The leaves are opposite, entire. The flowers have numerous spirally-arranged yellow or white tepals. The fruit is an elliptic dry capsule. Six species are accepted by the Flora of China. Chimonanthus nitens is endemic to China. 
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Attributes of Chimonanthus nitens
Lifespan
Perennial
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Chimonanthus nitens
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Family
Sweetshrub
Genus
Chimonanthus
Species
Chimonanthus nitens
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Powdery Mildew
Powdery mildew is a white mold that appears on leaves. It can be wiped away.
Solutions: As powdery Mildew spores are transported by the wind, it can be tricky to put a complete stop to the spread of the fungus. Luckily, there are several easy treatments for plants that are exhibiting symptoms: If powdery Mildew seems to be impacting isolated leaves or stems, they can simply be trimmed away and disposed of. Disinfect pruning tools after doing this. Remove any plant debris from the ground around the infected plants and dispose of it in the garbage. Then, cover the soil with a thick layer of mulch to limit reinfection. Milk sprays have been found to be useful in controlling powdery Mildew. Make up a spray consisting of 60% water and 40% milk and spray on the affected plants. This can also be used as a preventative measure. In cases where powdery Mildew is more widespread, plants can be sprayed with a mild sulfur- or copper-based fungicide or a non-toxic solution made from baking soda and soap. Sprays can help areas that have been recently infected, though they are less effective against well-established infections. If possible, try transplanting the plants to a sunnier location. Though powdery Mildew does fine in hot, dry conditions, it is unable to reproduce without some humidity. Putting plants in more direct sunlight can help stop the spread of the fungus. Trimming around closely-packed plants can help improve airflow, which also prevents the reproduction of the fungus.
Aged yellow and dry
Natural aging can cause leaves to turn yellow and dry out.
Solutions: If the yellowing and drying of leaves and flowers is a natural progression due to age, nothing can be done to slow or stop the process. Once hormones within the plant begin the process of senescence, it’s irreversible.
Fruit deformity
Fruit deformities can have a variety of causes.
Solutions: You will not be able to solve this problem with fruit that is already distorted, but there are a few ways to cope with fruit deformity: Deformed areas may be cut out of edible fruit. If distortion is extreme, remove affected specimens from the plant so that other fruit have more room to grow, and so these less desirable fruit don't waste valuable nutrients.
Powdery Mildew
Powdery mildew is a white mold that appears on leaves. It can be wiped away.
Overview
Powdery Mildew is a common disease and the scourge of many home gardeners. It affects a large variety of plants including many varieties of vegetables. The disease is easy to identify but not always easy to get rid of once it has started to infect plants.
Powdery Mildew thrives in warm, humid conditions and can quickly spread from plant to plant. Although this disease will not kill the plants, a severe infestation will inhibit plant growth and fruit production.
Symptom Analysis
Powdery Mildew appears as pale yellow spots on leaves. These spots then become white and look powdery. The fungus spreads quickly both on the top and underside of the leaves and on the plant stems.
These white, powdery spots will join up and soon, almost the entire surface of the leaf appears white. Eventually, the edges of the leaf will turn brown and dry and start to die.
In severe infections, even the flower buds will turn white and become disfigured. Fruit will ripen prematurely and be inedible.
Disease Cause
Powdery Mildew is caused by a fungus. There are many different genera of fungus diseases that cause powdery Mildew. The fungal spores overwinter inside leaf buds and on plant material that has dropped to the soil below. As the weather warms up, these spores are then carried onto the plant by water, wind, and insects. Powdery Mildew can also be more severe in areas that experience warm, dry climates, even though the spores require some humidity to germinate.
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Aged yellow and dry
Natural aging can cause leaves to turn yellow and dry out.
Overview
Regardless of the type of plant or where it is grown, at some point, it will begin to aged yellow and dry. This is a natural, unavoidable process that happens when the plant has completed all of the steps in its life.
Annual plants go through this process at the end of a single growing season. Perennial plants live for multiple years, if not tens or hundreds of years, but will still ultimately exhibit these symptoms.
Symptom Analysis
When plants have progressed through their natural developmental stages and are nearing the end of their lifecycle, they begin showing signs of decline. Leaves will start to yellow and droop, and over time they turn papery brown and dry.
Once completely dry, the leaves begin to fall from the plant until the entire plant has dried out.
Disease Cause
At the end of its life, genetic coding within the plant increases the production of ethylene, a phytohormone that controls senescence or natural aging and death. Cell division stops, and the plant begins catabolizing resources to use in other parts of the plant.
As this happens, the tissues begin yellow and drying until the entire plant is desiccated and perishes.
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Fruit deformity
Fruit deformities can have a variety of causes.
Overview
Fruit deformity may be caused by several different factors. Distorted growth of fruit can be quite pronounced and very different from the normal fruit that a grower would expect from the relevant plant. Common causes are inadequate or intermittent watering, poor pollination, sudden changes in temperature, insect damage while fruit is forming, or insufficient nutrients. All fruits are susceptible to this condition if their growing conditions are not met or if they are only partially pollinated.
Symptom Analysis
Symptoms of fruit deformity vary from fruit to fruit and also by cause, but here are some of the more common ones.
- Cat facing. Various parts of the fruit grow more quickly than others, resulting in a scarred or crinkled appearance. This is common in grapes, pears, peaches, and tomatoes.
- Nubby tips. The tips of the fruit are distorted or forked. Common in strawberries.
- Defect ridging. Scar-like growth on the exterior of the plant that extends inwards to the fruit. Common on avocados.
- Scabs. Hard brown to black leathery patches that distort fruit. Common with apples.
Disease Cause
Several factors may contribute to fruit deformity:
- Poor pollination: Insects pollinate fruit by spreading pollen throughout the flower's ovules (ovaries). If they miss some of these ovules, they won't fully develop. This can lead to misshapen fruit that is often pointy and wrinkled on the blossom end.
- Watering changes: If a plant has been growing in drought conditions and then suddenly gets more water, the fruit may grow too quickly and split from the stress. Soft fruits can also split if rain falls on the fruit shortly before harvest, as the cuticle absorbs the water and bursts.
- Temperature extremes: Excessive heat or cold can harm flowers before they have a chance to be fully fertilized, which may result in half-formed fruits. Early season frosts are a primary cause.
- Lack of nutrients: Many nutrient deficiencies cause stunted fruit. For example, too little boron or calcium will lead to misshapen apples and strawberries.
- Insect damage: Some insects, like tarnished plant bugs (lygus bugs), feed on young fruits and can prevent them from forming correctly.
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Distribution of Chimonanthus nitens
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Chimonanthus nitens
Chimonanthus nitens
They are deciduous or evergreen shrubs growing to 2 to 13 m tall. The leaves are opposite, entire. The flowers have numerous spirally-arranged yellow or white tepals. The fruit is an elliptic dry capsule. Six species are accepted by the Flora of China. Chimonanthus nitens is endemic to China.
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Key Facts About Chimonanthus nitens
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Attributes of Chimonanthus nitens
Lifespan
Perennial
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
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Scientific Classification of Chimonanthus nitens
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Dicotyledons Family
Sweetshrub Genus
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Powdery Mildew
Powdery mildew is a white mold that appears on leaves. It can be wiped away.
Solutions: As powdery Mildew spores are transported by the wind, it can be tricky to put a complete stop to the spread of the fungus. Luckily, there are several easy treatments for plants that are exhibiting symptoms: If powdery Mildew seems to be impacting isolated leaves or stems, they can simply be trimmed away and disposed of. Disinfect pruning tools after doing this. Remove any plant debris from the ground around the infected plants and dispose of it in the garbage. Then, cover the soil with a thick layer of mulch to limit reinfection. Milk sprays have been found to be useful in controlling powdery Mildew. Make up a spray consisting of 60% water and 40% milk and spray on the affected plants. This can also be used as a preventative measure. In cases where powdery Mildew is more widespread, plants can be sprayed with a mild sulfur- or copper-based fungicide or a non-toxic solution made from baking soda and soap. Sprays can help areas that have been recently infected, though they are less effective against well-established infections. If possible, try transplanting the plants to a sunnier location. Though powdery Mildew does fine in hot, dry conditions, it is unable to reproduce without some humidity. Putting plants in more direct sunlight can help stop the spread of the fungus. Trimming around closely-packed plants can help improve airflow, which also prevents the reproduction of the fungus.
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Aged yellow and dry
Natural aging can cause leaves to turn yellow and dry out.
Solutions: If the yellowing and drying of leaves and flowers is a natural progression due to age, nothing can be done to slow or stop the process. Once hormones within the plant begin the process of senescence, it’s irreversible.
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Fruit deformity
Fruit deformities can have a variety of causes.
Solutions: You will not be able to solve this problem with fruit that is already distorted, but there are a few ways to cope with fruit deformity: Deformed areas may be cut out of edible fruit. If distortion is extreme, remove affected specimens from the plant so that other fruit have more room to grow, and so these less desirable fruit don't waste valuable nutrients.
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Powdery Mildew
Powdery mildew is a white mold that appears on leaves. It can be wiped away.
Overview
Powdery Mildew is a common disease and the scourge of many home gardeners. It affects a large variety of plants including many varieties of vegetables. The disease is easy to identify but not always easy to get rid of once it has started to infect plants.
Powdery Mildew thrives in warm, humid conditions and can quickly spread from plant to plant. Although this disease will not kill the plants, a severe infestation will inhibit plant growth and fruit production.
Symptom Analysis
Powdery Mildew appears as pale yellow spots on leaves. These spots then become white and look powdery. The fungus spreads quickly both on the top and underside of the leaves and on the plant stems.
These white, powdery spots will join up and soon, almost the entire surface of the leaf appears white. Eventually, the edges of the leaf will turn brown and dry and start to die.
In severe infections, even the flower buds will turn white and become disfigured. Fruit will ripen prematurely and be inedible.
Disease Cause
Powdery Mildew is caused by a fungus. There are many different genera of fungus diseases that cause powdery Mildew. The fungal spores overwinter inside leaf buds and on plant material that has dropped to the soil below. As the weather warms up, these spores are then carried onto the plant by water, wind, and insects. Powdery Mildew can also be more severe in areas that experience warm, dry climates, even though the spores require some humidity to germinate.
Solutions
As powdery Mildew spores are transported by the wind, it can be tricky to put a complete stop to the spread of the fungus. Luckily, there are several easy treatments for plants that are exhibiting symptoms:
- If powdery Mildew seems to be impacting isolated leaves or stems, they can simply be trimmed away and disposed of. Disinfect pruning tools after doing this.
- Remove any plant debris from the ground around the infected plants and dispose of it in the garbage. Then, cover the soil with a thick layer of mulch to limit reinfection.
- Milk sprays have been found to be useful in controlling powdery Mildew. Make up a spray consisting of 60% water and 40% milk and spray on the affected plants. This can also be used as a preventative measure.
- In cases where powdery Mildew is more widespread, plants can be sprayed with a mild sulfur- or copper-based fungicide or a non-toxic solution made from baking soda and soap. Sprays can help areas that have been recently infected, though they are less effective against well-established infections.
- If possible, try transplanting the plants to a sunnier location. Though powdery Mildew does fine in hot, dry conditions, it is unable to reproduce without some humidity. Putting plants in more direct sunlight can help stop the spread of the fungus.
- Trimming around closely-packed plants can help improve airflow, which also prevents the reproduction of the fungus.
Prevention
There are a few ways to prevent a powdery Mildew infection from occurring in the first place:
- Preemptive chemical controls, including fungicides and non-toxic solutions, can help prevent powdery Mildew from becoming established on plants.
- When placing new plants, allow enough space between each one to provide adequate air circulation.
- Water at the base of plants rather than from overhead.
- Many mildew-resistant strains of common garden plants are available. Consider these in areas that have a Mediterranean climate.
- Powdery Mildew can form tiny, round black structures, called cleistothecia, as the growing season draws to a close. These hardy, dry structures help the fungus survive winter. Raking away debris over the winter can remove stowaway cleistothecia and will help prevent plants from being reinfected.
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Aged yellow and dry
Natural aging can cause leaves to turn yellow and dry out.
Overview
Regardless of the type of plant or where it is grown, at some point, it will begin to aged yellow and dry. This is a natural, unavoidable process that happens when the plant has completed all of the steps in its life.
Annual plants go through this process at the end of a single growing season. Perennial plants live for multiple years, if not tens or hundreds of years, but will still ultimately exhibit these symptoms.
Symptom Analysis
When plants have progressed through their natural developmental stages and are nearing the end of their lifecycle, they begin showing signs of decline. Leaves will start to yellow and droop, and over time they turn papery brown and dry.
Once completely dry, the leaves begin to fall from the plant until the entire plant has dried out.
Disease Cause
At the end of its life, genetic coding within the plant increases the production of ethylene, a phytohormone that controls senescence or natural aging and death. Cell division stops, and the plant begins catabolizing resources to use in other parts of the plant.
As this happens, the tissues begin yellow and drying until the entire plant is desiccated and perishes.
Solutions
If the yellowing and drying of leaves and flowers is a natural progression due to age, nothing can be done to slow or stop the process. Once hormones within the plant begin the process of senescence, it’s irreversible.
Prevention
Unfortunately, there is no way to prevent plants from dying of “old age.” To help prolong their life, and put off symptoms of aged yellow and dry for as long as possible, take care of them by giving them enough water, fertilizing them appropriately, and making sure they get enough sunlight.
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Fruit deformity
Fruit deformities can have a variety of causes.
Overview
Fruit deformity may be caused by several different factors. Distorted growth of fruit can be quite pronounced and very different from the normal fruit that a grower would expect from the relevant plant. Common causes are inadequate or intermittent watering, poor pollination, sudden changes in temperature, insect damage while fruit is forming, or insufficient nutrients. All fruits are susceptible to this condition if their growing conditions are not met or if they are only partially pollinated.
Symptom Analysis
Symptoms of fruit deformity vary from fruit to fruit and also by cause, but here are some of the more common ones.
- Cat facing. Various parts of the fruit grow more quickly than others, resulting in a scarred or crinkled appearance. This is common in grapes, pears, peaches, and tomatoes.
- Nubby tips. The tips of the fruit are distorted or forked. Common in strawberries.
- Defect ridging. Scar-like growth on the exterior of the plant that extends inwards to the fruit. Common on avocados.
- Scabs. Hard brown to black leathery patches that distort fruit. Common with apples.
Disease Cause
Several factors may contribute to fruit deformity:
- Poor pollination: Insects pollinate fruit by spreading pollen throughout the flower's ovules (ovaries). If they miss some of these ovules, they won't fully develop. This can lead to misshapen fruit that is often pointy and wrinkled on the blossom end.
- Watering changes: If a plant has been growing in drought conditions and then suddenly gets more water, the fruit may grow too quickly and split from the stress. Soft fruits can also split if rain falls on the fruit shortly before harvest, as the cuticle absorbs the water and bursts.
- Temperature extremes: Excessive heat or cold can harm flowers before they have a chance to be fully fertilized, which may result in half-formed fruits. Early season frosts are a primary cause.
- Lack of nutrients: Many nutrient deficiencies cause stunted fruit. For example, too little boron or calcium will lead to misshapen apples and strawberries.
- Insect damage: Some insects, like tarnished plant bugs (lygus bugs), feed on young fruits and can prevent them from forming correctly.
Solutions
You will not be able to solve this problem with fruit that is already distorted, but there are a few ways to cope with fruit deformity:
- Deformed areas may be cut out of edible fruit.
- If distortion is extreme, remove affected specimens from the plant so that other fruit have more room to grow, and so these less desirable fruit don't waste valuable nutrients.
Prevention
There are many steps that can be taken to prevent fruit deformity.
- Create pollinator-friendly habitat space: Proper pollination leads to beautiful fruits and vegetables. Encourage bees and other insects by planting pollinator-friendly flowers nearby. If necessary, a gardener can pollinate flowers by hand using a small paintbrush to transfer pollen from other flowers.
- Protect plants from early frost: When frost is in the forecast, bring flowering plants indoors or protect them with a frost cloth or a row cover.
- Check for insect damage: As the plant's fruits first form, inspect them regularly for signs of tarnished plant bugs and other pests. Sticky traps may prevent the insects from reaching the plants, and surrounding weeds that create habitat space for pests should be removed. Don't spray insecticide if the plant still has flowers, as this might harm visiting pollinators.
- Prevent overwatering: Squash and melons are susceptible to splitting if they get too much water right before they ripen. Ensure that fruiting plants get adequate amounts of water throughout the full growing season to prevent stress in the last few weeks.
- Add fertilizer: Stave off nutrient deficiencies with a dose of fertilizer that contains boron at the time of planting. A slow-release fertilizer may be a good choice to provide a steady supply of nutrients.
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Distribution of Chimonanthus nitens
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