Indoor rose is one of the most popular and beloved by all domestic plants, however, like many others, it is susceptible to various infectious diseases caused by fungi and bacteria. In addition, indoor roses can survive non-communicable diseases caused by adverse environmental conditions. Despite the fact that the plant is considered unpretentious and easy to care for, pathogens can spoil life and flowers, and their owners. How to prevent and treat diseases of indoor roses?
First of all, young or weak plants are prone to diseases, as well as those that were poorly and carelessly looked after.
Powdery mildew
One of the most common fungal infections of indoor roses is powdery mildew, which can develop as a result of poor ventilation of the room, excessive fertilizer, crowding of plants in one room. The disease manifests itself in the form of a white coating on the leaves and stems. With the development of this disease of indoor roses, the leaves dry out and fall away. Powdery mildew is treated by removing affected leaves and buds and treating with fungicides.
Downy mildew
This and the previous illness are often confused. The difference is that with downy mildew plaque is observed only on the lower part of the leaves. At the same time, yellowish spots can be found on the upper one. Such a lesion spreads, as a rule, along wet leaves, and is treated with fungicides.
Rust roses
Continuing to talk about the diseases of indoor roses, one cannot help but recall the so-called rust. This disease manifests itself in the form of the appearance of red or brown pustules on the leaves of the plant. The main reason is improper care. In order to prevent this disease, one should not forget about the timely ventilation of the room, about the correct temperature, humidity and other features of caring for a room rose. If the rose is already affected, leaves with pustules are removed and the bush is sprayed with special means.
Spotting
This disease is very common. If you notice that brown spots appear on the leaves of the plant, which gradually increase and merge into one, affecting the entire leaf - this is spotting. The disease can be caused by both the bacterium and the fungus. It is treated by removing the affected leaves and shoots and spraying with drugs with copper. Usually, after this disease, watering is reduced and spraying is temporarily stopped.
PestsA room rose, the diseases of which are numerous and very common, can also be affected by pests. Their most common representative is a spider mite. It appears as a result of a lack of moisture and dry air in the room. If you find light dots on a rose, gradually turning into spots, you are dealing with a spider mite. Rinse the cobwebs from the rose and take care of increasing air humidity. For washing leaves, you can use funds from ticks for animals. When these actions are done, treat the plant with acaricides - special preparations from the described pest that affects roses.
Diseases and pests do not end there. You may also encounter rose aphids that infect leaves and buds. Thrips, another pest, causes stains and deformation of the flowers. The leaves become brownish with a luster. In this case, the plant should be treated with insecticides.
Do not forget that proper and timely care is the best prevention of any indoor rose disease. All that is needed for their health is fresh air, proper watering and a bright room.