Almost all housewives grow various indoor plants at home. Most often these are, of course, flowers. Flowers are always able to brighten up a bad mood and bring harmony and tranquility to our lives. But, quite often flower growers are faced with various diseases of indoor plants. In this article, we will discuss diseases of indoor violets , begonias, and hydrangeas. Consider the most common diseases of these flowers and methods of dealing with them.
Diseases of violets indoor
Violets most often suffer from hypothermia in the winter. Therefore, with the onset of cold weather, violets are best removed from the windowsill and put in a warmer place. And if besides the window for flowers there is no more space, you need to at least lay warm litter under the flower pots. Thin foam can be used as bedding. It can easily be purchased at a hardware store in the form of ceiling tiles.
Of course, growing violets on window sills is convenient, they do not interfere with anyone and at the same time are constantly available for review. But if out of the window on the windowsill of which there is a pot of violets, direct sunlight falls, it is very bad for flowers. Light, of course, is good, but in moderation.
Watering violets should be very careful. If during watering a drop of water falls on a leaf of a plant, then a white spot will certainly appear on it, which will ruin the whole appearance of violets. And also do not abuse the frequent watering. Constantly moist soil in the pot causes rotting of the roots of the violet and, as a result, growth retardation.
If a fluffy gray coating appeared on the leaves of your violets, then this is most likely gray rot. It appears, as a rule, on weak plants. To combat this ailment, it is necessary to put a pot with a plant in a bright and ventilated place and reduce watering. Damaged parts of the plant must of course be removed.
Try not to violate the ventilation mode of the room, as violets are very sensitive to the freshness of the air in the apartment. When airing, make sure that the pots with plants are not in the way of the draft. If you follow these simple requirements, then diseases of indoor violets will never make themselves felt, and your flowers will always only delight you.
Begonia Diseases
Begonia attracts gardeners with easy care. But at the same time she, like all flowers, is not immune from various diseases. Like violet, begonia loves a lot of light, but is afraid of direct sunlight. Begonia should be watered moderately, as the earth dries in a pot. Since the homeland of begonia is in the tropics, she loves moisture. The leaves of this flower should be regularly sprayed with water.
If begonia leaves begin to turn yellow and fall off, then watering is likely to occur too often. In this case, it is necessary to transplant the flower into a small pot and water the flower only when the soil dries.
Dry indoor air and too bright light can cause the leaves of the plant to become pale and brittle. To restore the plant, it is necessary to increase the humidity in the room and take care that the sun's rays do not fall on the flower. After the leaves are restored and new ones grow, the plant must be transplanted with a leafy cuttings.
If you notice small white insects with a powder coating on the whole plant on the plant, then you should know that you are dealing with a mealybug. Such a plant must be immediately isolated from others. To combat insects, wipe the stems and leaves with an alcohol solution for five to seven days.
Hydrangea disease
Hydrangea requires the same care as begonia. Diffused sunlight, moderate watering and spraying of leaves with water. In the summertime, hydrangea pots are best taken out into the fresh air, for example, onto a balcony.
The most dangerous disease for hydrangea is the so-called downy mildew. With this disease, both the leaves and the stem of the plant suffer. Spots appear on the leaves, oily in appearance. This ailment appears due to excessively high humidity. For treatment, it is necessary to wipe the affected areas with a solution of copper sulfate.
Chlorosis - leaves become light, and veins, on the contrary, darken. For treatment, the flower must be watered with a solution of potassium nitrate for two days. After that, continue watering after three days, but with a solution of iron sulfate.
As you can see, all diseases are the result of improper care of plants. So take care of the flowers and diseases of violets, begonias and hydrangeas will never touch you.