Experiences with
Cuprum metallicumHomeopathic treatment of aphids and black spot on rosesFor the last two years I have used no chemicals in my garden and treated all pests and fungal infections with homeopathic remedies. My impression in the second year is that the plants are generally stronger and more healthy so they do not immediately fall prey to aphids and caterpillars. The roses only needed a single treatment in spring, following which the aphids were gone for the whole year. The same was true for black spot. To reduce the effort required to treat the plants throughout summer, I filled large (approx 500 ml) screw-top jars with water and 10 pellets of each remedy. I stored the jars in a cool, shady place. Then I stirred the mixture vigorously when required, and poured one third into a watering can (7 litres) or a large sprayer, once more stirring it vigorously, and then using it immediately. The plants were either watered or sprayed until they were dripping wet, with the remainder added to the root area. Last year I treated the roses for green aphids using Cimicifuga 30C, as recommended by Christiane Maute. But this was not especially successful. When the black spot reappeared, I applied Rhus tox 30C
(Christiane Maute says this is especially good for roses), which
worked well. The new shoots were healthy, unlike the previous new
growth. Since the summer was quite humid, I had to repeat the treatment
after a while. This year I treated all green aphid infestations with Cuprum 30C
(for insect infestation and pests in general), which quickly proved
successful. All plants, whether rose, hibiscus or currants, were
treated for green aphid infestation with Cuprum and for black aphid infestation with Camphora 30C. Pictures taken on 29th September 2015 |