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If you don't wish to purchase chemicals, try the following: make up a spray with either bicarbonate of soda, or a mixture of Chamomile, Chive, Elder, Horseradish and Casuarina leaves. Spray this regularly to prevent reinfestation. The tips below will also help prevent the fungus returning. * The air needs to be able to circulate around the rose bush. This keeps the humidity level down, reducing the likelihood of the fungus coming back. * To also allow for air circulation, prune the centre part of the rose so it's not too crowded. * Try to water at the base of the rose plant, rather than the leaves, especially if you're restricted to watering at the end of the day. This means the water won't remain on the leaves for a long time. * Completely remove infected leaves and put them in the rubbish bin, never the compost bin, or else the black spot will still spread. Don't leave the black-spot leaves lying on the ground.

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