Anthurium - a popular exotic flower, which came to us from the distant expanses of the tropics of South and Central America.
Due to the incredible color, anthurium is increasingly grown at home, but due to various characteristics, this plant is highly susceptible to various kinds of diseases.
In order to understand how to save anthurium in case of illness, you need to know what they are.
Non-communicable diseases of anthurium, methods of their elimination
Non-communicable diseases of anthurium - The most common problem, often arising in the process of growing not only anthurium, but also other household plants. As a rule, they are associated with violations of the rules of content or their drastic change.
Watering frequency and water hardness, land quality, soil feeding, light, fresh air and much more - all this together determines the rate of anthurium growth and flowering, which is why you should be very scrupulous, and in case of problems and diseases, pay attention to change of conditions.
Anthurium does not bloom
In matters of non-communicable plant diseases, anthurium differs little from other flowers. This allows not only to easily determine the cause of the problem, but also ways to solve it. As with any other flower, anthurium diseases sometimes affect its flowering, simply stopping it.
This can be caused by the infectious component, but, as a rule, the reason lies in violation of the rules of the content. So, Anthurium at home should be kept at a temperature of at least 18 ° C, in the absence of drafts, and also hidden from direct sunlight.
Important! In a pot with anthurium, there must be a drainage layer, which will ensure the supply of oxygen to the root system and the removal of excess water. Water stagnation is one of the main enemies of anthurium, so there must be holes in the pot.
Solving problems with absent flowering is quite simple: you just need to create "greenhouse" conditions of maintenance and feed the root system with mineral fertilizers.
Why anthurium dries out
As in the case of the first problem of the disease state of anthurium, in most cases the plant dries up due to non-compliance with the conditions of detention. Anthurium leaves dry up primarily due to insufficient watering and low room temperature..
In such a situation, it is extremely important to quickly change the conditions of detention in the direction of improvement and it is desirable to feed the plant with mineral fertilizers.
In the case of correct and timely action, problems like “leaves dry at the anthurium” are usually solved, but options are possible when the cause is infectious septoriosis and anthracnose, the methods of control of which are not non-infectious and will be described below.
Did you know? Anthurium is quite difficult to tolerate a surplus of moisture in the pot, however, as a representative of tropical plants, almost dependent on spraying over the leaves. To this end, professional growers recommend at least once a month to put a flower under a small shower head, and then gently wipe the dust from the leaves of the plant.
Yellowing of the leaves (chlorosis)
Answering the question why anthurium is sick, it is absolutely possible to say that the main problem is growing conditions and improper care. Chlorosisthat causes stains on the leaves of anthurium, is a consequence of the violation of the microelement composition in the feed water, soil and fertilizer.
Moreover, the essence of the problem can be hidden in one of the factors, and in all at the same time, so you need to eliminate them all without exception. Among the causes and factors can be noted:
- inconsistency of the soil and the lack of a drainage system, which prevents the free access of oxygen and water;
- overestimate of chlorine in water;
- excess of natural light;
- the presence of drafts;
- excessive watering or watering is not enough warm water;
- Anthurium infectious diseases.
From this it follows that anthurium languishes due to the banal problems inherent in other home plants. Treatment - the creation of proper conditions for the maintenance of anthurium, the provision of irrigation with settled water, as well as regular feeding with mineral fertilizers.
Important! The root system of anthurium is very sensitive to a sharp change in the content of mineral and other substances in the soil, so it is extremely important not to overdo it with a fertilizer flower. In order not to harm the plant, you should carefully follow the instructions indicated on the packaging of a fertilizer for home flowers.
Leaf spotting (burns)
Violation of care for anthurium at home in some cases contributes to the appearance of some spotting on the leaves, that is, burns. Brown spots on anthurium leaves can be caused by the following factors:
- excessive moisture content and lack of proper drainage;
- landing in poor-quality soil, with the absence or low content of minerals;
- improper watering;
- hypothermia
Did you know? The soil for such flowers, that is, plants from the tropics, must necessarily contain multicomponent mineral mixtures. This is due to the nature of the tropics - in real, not domestic conditions, the anthurium receives adequate food from the environment. The floral soil offered in stores also contains the necessary components, but all of them are of chemical nature and are mined in production.
Enati
Vegetable Enacia manifested by the fact that anthurium wasting away, its leaves acquire an ugly form and are often ugly with growths. The nature of this non-infectious disease is not fully understood, however, exactly the problems of this kind arise after an abrupt change in the temperature regimes of the content. Enacii can be cured solely by the creation of favorable conditions, proper care and regular fertilizer of the flower.
Smallpox
Smallpox - non-parasitic disease peculiar to plants that have undergone a sharp deterioration in conditions of maintenance and care. It is manifested by the appearance of growths and bulges on the sheets. To get rid of smallpox is quite simple - you need to move the pot with a flower in a warm place, protected from drafts and direct sunlight.
Anthurium infectious diseases, their treatment
Infectious diseases of anthurium in the home are quite common, which is caused by many factors, including the tropical origin of this plant, its preferences for conditions of detention and the requirements for care.
A variety of infectious diseases affects, but do not be afraid and give up, because almost every one of them can easily be won on your own at home. The main thing is to understand why the leaves turn black, the flowers fall, spots and other problems appear in Anthurium.
Septoria and anthracnose
Anthurium septoria, as well as anthracnose - fungal infectious diseases, manifested in the form of spots of red and brown. With these diseases, the tips of the leaves often turn black.
The treatment of anthracnose anthurium is similar to the measures prescribed for the treatment of septoriosis - immediate treatment with mineral chemicals, removal of infected areas, thorough washing of the flower.
In the absence of an effective result during the week, the flower must be destroyed, and the pot must be treated with chemical compositions and high temperature.
Gray rot
Infectious disease of this type begins its spread with a lesion of the stem and shoots of the flower, gradually spreading to the leaves. In a short time plots gray rot plants die off, therefore, the treatment of plant sulfur rot must begin immediately.
As a rule, experts recommend resorting to the use of chemical compounds, completely abandoning the popular methods, referring to their low efficiency in this matter. The affected leaves are removed, after which the flower is treated with medicine.
There should be at least three cycles of such processing. If there is no proper result, the plant should be destroyed and the pot should be disinfected.
Root rot
When pus appears in the root system of the flower, its leaves lose their color and then begin to wither rapidly. In the early stages of this disease of anthurium, watering should be reduced, the air temperature in the room should be raised.
In case of severe damage, the root system is treated with fertilizers, transplanted to another soil, removing infected roots.
Fusarium
Fusarium is a type of plant fungal infection. Influencing the anthurium flower, fusarium provokes rapid wilting and leaf shedding.
To date, an effective method for the treatment of fusarium does not exist; therefore, an infected plant should be immediately removed from other household plants, and in the case of lack of effect from feeding with multicomponent mineral mixtures, completely destroyed.
The pot, after a plant infected with Fusarium, must be carefully treated with high temperature and detergent.
Rust
The manifestation of rust on the leaves of anthurium is a constant sign of the same infectious disease. Problems of this nature are eliminated by carefully treating the sheets with chemical or alcohol solutions.
In this case, you must first remove the infected sheets. Such treatment should be carried out every three to four days for two weeks.
Important! During infectious diseases of flowers, watering with a sprayer should be completely abandoned, since in most cases it is in the water that most of the infections are found.
Downy mildew
Downy mildew - an infectious disease affecting the majority of house plants. The plant becomes sick in the event of exposure to a changeable temperature, as well as a sharp change in the humidity level in a short period of time.
The disease manifests itself by the appearance of stains, as well as a sharp deterioration in appearance. The spots on the leaves of anthurium - most often the effect of downy mildew. This problem is solved quite simply - by timely fertilizing the soil and creating greenhouse conditions.
Anthurium pests, ways to combat them
Often the causes of the disease of anthurium are certain types of pests that in one way or another affect the root system of the flower, its trunk, leaves. Anthurium, like other home flowers, is most susceptible to aphids, shields, mites and others.
Aphid
Aphids, despite their insignificant size, quite often causes significant damage to the plant.
Settling on the bottom surface of the leaflet aphid begins to subscribe to the sap of the flower, provoking its rapid drying. The reproduction rate of this pest is very high, which is why it is important to respond promptly and begin treatment.
Like other anthurium pests, the aphid is eliminated quite simply - it is enough to buy a finished product and treat the painful surfaces with it.
Important! A day after treatment with the chemical composition of the drug, the leaves of the flower should be thoroughly washed with plain water. This is done in order to prevent the formation of chemical burns.
Shchitovka
The shield can also be considered one of the most dangerous pests. Like the others, shield precipitates the leaves and the stem of the flower and feeds on its juice. Due to its small size, the shitovka masks well on the dark trunks of anthurium, and therefore it is quite difficult to detect it with the naked eye.
If you still managed to detect this pest, you should immediately take action. First of all, the infected flower is isolated and washed with warm water.
After these procedures, it is necessary to thoroughly treat all surfaces of the flower with purchased or independently prepared formulations. As in the case of treatment from other pests, after a day the plant should be thoroughly rinsed with warm purified water. This procedure is repeated twice.
Did you know? The composition offered by specialized shops for the treatment of house plants from pests, as a rule, has a multi-component structure, which allows it to effectively act on any pests. However, the usual soap solution, which can be easily prepared at home, just as quickly and easily kills aphids, shields and ticks.
Mealybug
Redhead - One of the most simple and visible pests. From the very first days of its settlement on the plant, the surface of the leaves is covered with white bloom, which makes it possible to detect the worm.
Along with other pests, it feeds on the sap and surface layer of the plant, which undoubtedly ruins anthurium. Fortunately, a powdery mealybug can be tackled by simply treating it with a soap or alcohol solution and then rinsing it with warm filtered water.
To fix the effect, such treatment should be repeated at least twice, with a weekly interval.
Spider mite
Spider mite - the most difficult to remove pest for anthurium, however, as well as for other colors. This is due to the fact that the tick is well hidden and, weaving itself a web, it is protected from external influence.
So, just wash off spider mite does not work, and the use of the usual means of processing will not give the proper result. Settling on the leaf and the stem of the plant, the spider mite methodically destroys its surface, feeding on the juice and minerals of the flower.
Moreover, the tick differs from a number of other pests in the habit of destroying not only the leaves, but also the flowers of the plant, which is undoubtedly more serious and unpleasant.
Despite the seeming severity of the spider mite, methods of influencing it still exist. So, the pest does not tolerate high humidity and low temperatures. In view of this, the flower should be practically soaked in water, but immediately after this, the soil should be almost completely dried, otherwise the anthurium can get a non-infectious disease.
Important! In some cases, experts recommend treating anthurium with potent chemical compounds, which allows you to quickly and effectively cure the plant from any pests and infectious diseases. It is important to remember that in such compositions there may be components that are equally dangerous for both pests and humans, and therefore the treatment should be carried out with the utmost care and with the use of personal protective equipment.
Cultivation of anthurium in the home is a reverent process, requiring compliance with the rules and recommendations.
The emergence of problems and diseases, of course, perhaps, but do not despair, because the most simple and understandable methods can kill anthurium pests. And, most importantly, remember - any costs and experiences will more than pay off the impeccable appearance of tropical anthurium.
