Hi. I have an English Myrtle tree. I bought it from a nursery and it was flowering and in very good condition. After about a month I noticed small black flys on the roots and the leaves started browing and curling up. Now there is white furry stuff under the bark and between the leaves and branches.
I use a spray bottle to water in the morning and the evening and once a week I water the tree. But I cant seem to get it right and to scared to get insecticide.
The tree looks very dry.
I would really appreciate if someone can help.
Thanks

Everyone would be happy to help you. However, you'll either have to supply photographs of the infestation or find a link to pictures you believe could be the pest.

To me, albeit I am a first year Bonsai enthusiast, it seems that once a week waterings don't seem to be enough depending on your soil blend.

Also, I read somewhere that Myrtle trees don't respond well to bonsai training and can live approximately 20-25 years maximum when collected. Is there any truth to that? There are some beautiful wax myrtle specimens here that I had planned to collect until I heard that information.

Not trying to hijack the thread, just adding a little input.

the black flies are most likely fungus knats.they themselves are not an issue it is the constant wet soil that is breeding mold which is what the flies live on. you most likely have lost most if not all of your tree to root rot

manofthetrees wrote: the black flies are most likely fungus knats.they themselves are not an issue it is the constant wet soil that is breeding mold which is what the flies live on. you most likely have lost most if not all of your tree to root rot

Thank you. Was a bit worried that nobody picked up on the mold spreading on roots & trunk.

This tree is 99,9% certain a goner. But do post a picture in case we misinterpret your description.

You can brush the fungus off with a soft toothbrush, you should not be watering to a schedule, it should be done when needed. It does sound as if it is too wet. Stop spraying also. I assume that it outside.