Violets are popular houseplants. They are appreciated for their beautiful buds with a delicate variety of colors. However, sometimes flowering stops, the leaves lose their decorative effect due to possible diseases, which are important to treat at the first characteristic symptoms.
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Signs of non-communicable diseases, treatment measures
Often on delicate violets, lesions appear that are not of an infectious nature. In such a situation, you need to understand and eliminate the reasons that cause this condition:
- Lack of buds. The violet does not bloom if there is not enough light for it. Also, this houseplant does not like low temperatures and frequent movement.
- Holes or subtle light yellowish markings on leaf blades. Such damage appears with constant exposure to a directional bright solar flux.
- Brownish spots on the leaves. Serves as a warning that the violet is watered with excessively cold water.
- Lethargy leaves due to decay of roots. The problem manifests itself if in the autumn-winter season the soil in the pot becomes very waterlogged.
- Pale shade of leaves with curving edges, forming on elongated petioles. When such a sign appears, it is necessary to provide a temperature regime with an interval of 22-26 degrees.
- Falling flowers. Even the buds that did not have time to bloom begin to fall off with a sharp change in external conditions.
Treatment of fungal diseases
The danger for violets is the development of fungal infections:
- Late blight
Spores of a fungus dangerous for violets persist in the soil. Weakened plants that develop in conditions of excessive moisture are affected.
Since it is very difficult to cure a flower on your own, it is recommended to immediately remove it from the pot and destroy it. The container is sterilized. Such measures will help keep other houseplants from becoming infected.
- Powdery mildew
The fungus is actively developing in the soil, with constant excessive humidity and low temperature. A powdery whitish bloom characterizes the appearance of the disease. Gradually, the leaves and stems become covered with ulcers. At the first sign, the necessary conditions are created and the aerial part is sprayed with fungicides.
Preventive measures
Preventive measures are started immediately after buying a flower. He is quarantined in another room. It is important to make sure that there are no serious diseases that can infect other plants. A week later, carefully examine the violet. If the signs of probable diseases are visually determined, the isolation should be extended and medical measures taken.
A healthy plant also requires isolation to adapt to new conditions. It is advisable to remove the peduncles from him in order to facilitate survival.
Violet needs a permanent place, as this sensitive flower does not tolerate rearrangement.
When processing plants with signs of diseases, thorough disinfection of hands, tools, work surfaces is required.
Chemicals with a high degree of toxicity are not used for the indoor green corner: Actellik, Benomil, Saprol. Included in this list are "Pegasus", "Polycarbacin". They are classified as dangerous drugs "Chlorofos", "Keltan", "Topsin-M".
When spraying violets with obvious signs of disease, they provide good ventilation. There must be no children or animals in the room. It is important to start treatment at the first symptoms of damage.
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