Good afternoon, my reader. The Decembrist is a very beautiful plant. The flower opens its buds in winter, and this makes it happy for many gardeners, because in the cold season it is especially pleasant to observe such beauty. However, what to do when the Decembrist withers?
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Sluggish Decembrist: reasons
- an infection that has struck the flower;
- withered roots.
The most common infectious diseases for this plant are phytium and late blight. The roots of the flower are affected, and as a result, the connection between the stem and the roots is lost. Moisture does not reach flowers and leaves. Parts of the Decembrist begin to fall off, the leaves turn pale and gray. Together with various infections, a spider mite comes, which leaves a rusty mark on the leaves. As a result, branches and buds fall off.
How to cure a flower from infection?
At the initial stages, such remedies as "Maxim", "Skor" or others will help. Treat the whole plant with the medicine (don't forget the base). If all the soil is affected, it is more difficult to cure the Decembrist. First, it is necessary to transplant it, and then - to treat it with special therapeutic agents. Thanks to the new soil, the flower will come to life, because its roots will receive water and other substances.
What to do if roots rot?
If no infection is found, other causes should be looked for. Roots can rot due to low temperature or high soil moisture. It is important not to flood the plant with water, because then there is a risk that the soil will acidify. The roots can also wither due to overheating (especially if the Decembrist pot is in the heat outdoors). In the presence of dry soil, the plant may also die (its roots will dry out). The Decembrist does not like warmth, therefore it is recommended not to put the flower near the battery. It is best to place it in a cool place in your home.
Fertilizers in large quantities can also cause the death of the Decembrist. In this case, they can destroy the roots of the plant. Therefore, feeding should be in moderation. You can use complex fertilizers (however, half as often as other flowers). In the fall, top dressing should be removed altogether.
How to protect a flower from root rot?
Do prophylaxis from time to time. Remember to adjust your watering regime (remember, it should be moderate). The top ball of soil will tell you if it's time to water. Be sure to protect the plant from excessive heat, in summer try to take it outside (in the shade) as often as possible. Fresh air is needed to ventilate the soil.
Remember to replant the plant on time. The soil of the Decembrist is pressed, passes little air and retains a lot of water. It is bad if the roots occupy most of the pot - in this case, even fertilizers will not help. The only way to save the situation in this case is a transplant. It is recommended to replant a young flower once a year, an adult plant - once every 5 years.
It is also worth considering how to change the conditions in which the Decembrist grows up. For example, water the soil through a tray, give the flower a warm shower, but cut back on watering when you spray the plant.
All of the above tips will help preserve the flower and prevent its death.
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