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===Pests and diseases===
===Pests and diseases===
−If the plant has wilting or distorted leaves that have little insects on them, especially on new leaves, it is likely to be [[aphid|aphids]]. Spraying them with [[Confidor]] (NZ), [[Mavrik]] (NZ), [[Orthene]] (NZ), [[Super Shield]] (NZ) or a similar insecticide is the recommended treatment.<ref>Yate's 'Garden Problem Solver', HarperCollins, New Zealand, 2001</ref>
+[[Thrips]] can cause dehydrated leaves that are silvery in appearance. Treating with [[Confidor]] (NZ), [[Mavrik]] (NZ), [[Orthene]] (NZ), [[Super Shield]] (NZ) or a similar insecticide should correct the problem.<ref>Yate's 'Garden Problem Solver', HarperCollins, New Zealand, 2001</ref>
+Yellow leaves with orange or red [[pustule|pustules]] on the underside can be a sign of [[rust]], spraying with [[Greenguard]], [[Fungus Fighter]] or a similar fungicide should help.<ref>Yate's 'Garden Problem Solver', HarperCollins, New Zealand, 2001</ref>
{{Main|List of fuchsia diseases}}
{{Main|List of fuchsia diseases}}