Ostrich Pom Pom Aster - back and curled leaves ??

[Madame Mucksprout]

Morning,

Does anyone know whats wrong with my little Aster plant??

There is a strange black motteling occuring on the stalks and leaves are curling?? Im certain this isnt right as I have a couple in a pot at the back of the house who are as green as green can be.

Any ideas?

Thanks you for looking.
Rachel

[kathsunn]

If it looks like mildew, you could try spraying it with fungicide... or, wait for someone with a bit more experience to answer your question.

[cepgarden]

Any aphids about ? if so could be a sooty mould fungus attack or it could be Fusarium Wilt which will also effect the plant roots as its a soil bound fungus

[Madame Mucksprout]

OOhhhh Cepgarden - there are a LOT of Aphids about - sooty mould?? sounds ominous.

Fusarium wilt???? Sounds too terrifying to contemplate.

What do you think best course of action to be??

Kathsun - thanks for mildew advice (all advice welcome to newbie :-)). I dont think a mildew spray will do any harm so will try that regardless.