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Mass on rose stem #879073
Asked July 27, 2024, 10:58 PM EDT
Macomb County Michigan
Expert Response
Your plant has a vigorous infections. I suggest you prune it to remove the affected stems. Prune properly, cutting 3 to 4 inches below the diseased area. Cut 1/4 inch above an outward-facing bud node at a 45-degree angle. Disinfect cutting tools afterwards in a 10% bleach water or 70% rubbing alcohol. There is no fungicide to treat stem canker, only vigilance.
The following reference may give you additional information.
https://hyg.ipm.illinois.edu/pastpest/200319c.html
Here is a complete discussion of canker diseases on roses, along with notes on which species are most resistant, good cultural practices to minimize the disease.
https://ipm.illinois.edu/diseases/rpds/626.pdf\
I hope your rose does well in the future.