Many flower growers love cyclamens for their beautiful buds. This plant may be susceptible various diseases. We will tell you more about how to treat this beautiful flower from diseases and pests.
Various influences can lead to damage to the flower. Experts note that the reasons leading to plant damage are most often the following:
Each of these factors leads to the fact that the appearance of cyclamen changes. So, an increase in air temperature in the room where these flowers are located leads to the fact that their beautiful buds fall off. And also such a change in the microclimate can cause the leaves to begin to dry.
If the owner of cyclamen noted that the leaves of his favorite flower have dried up, then in this case it is imperative to measure the air temperature in the room, and also adjust the frequency of watering.
Lower temperatures can also damage the plant. You can suspect negative changes in a flower if you carefully observe it. So if all of a sudden blooming cyclamen dropped his buds, then in this case it is necessary to evaluate the temperature in the room where he is located. If this decorative flower is frozen, then urgent measures must be taken to help protect it from death.
Proper watering is an important condition for good plant growth. Some (especially beginner) flower growers are afraid to dry out cyclamen and water it quite often. Such frequent watering, as a rule, leads to damage to the root apparatus. indoor flower. If the flooded cyclamen began to rot, in this case, watering should be significantly reduced. In this case, after overflowing, the plant requires careful care.
If the cyclamen fades, then in this case it is necessary to evaluate the humidity. Cyclamen is a plant that wilts and dies in too dry air. And also experts recommend that lovers of cyclamen think about changing the humidity if the flowers have drooped.
It may also be necessary to change this microclimate indicator if cyclamen did not start buds and did not bloom on time.
If the leaves of this decorative flower are curled, then in this case, experts recommend that you evaluate the humidity in the room. Too dry indoor air quite often leads to such specific changes. If it is not possible to change the humidity in the room with the flower in time, then with a high degree of probability its owner will have to note with regret in a few weeks that his pet has completely wilted and dried up.
Cyclamen diseases occur with a change appearance plants. The reason for the yellowing of the foliage can be Fusarium. In this case, the change of the sheet begins, as a rule, from its upper part. The cause of this disease are specific fungi. The danger of this disease is that microbes can damage the internal structures of the plant. In this case, the diseased plant begins to wither. If the treatment of cyclamen is not started in time, then the fungi can damage its root apparatus. In such a situation, it will be extremely difficult to cure a flower.
Excessive moisture in the soil substrate is a fairly common cause of rot. And it can have a different color. The danger of this pathology is that severe damage to the root system occurs. In such a situation, the full growth of cyclamen is impossible. If there is a lot of rot, then, unfortunately, it is not always possible to save the plant.
Reduced air temperature in the room and dampness are the reasons leading to the appearance of gray rot on the plant. The appearance of this disease leads to the defeat of the root apparatus of the flower by fungi. Even a novice florist can identify this disease. To do this, you must carefully examine the leaves and flowers of cyclamen. The presence of a gray wet coating on the leaves, the death of peduncles and the strong fall of the buds are signs of this disease.
The risk of infection of cyclamen with such mites increases significantly if the temperature in the room where the plants are located is too high. Dry air can also increase the risk of these pests infecting the flower. Experts recommend not only using special preparations when treating ornamental plants from cyclamen mites, but also changing the microclimate indicators. Only such comprehensive measures will help to ensure that diseased cyclamens can be saved.
Treatment of cyclamen should be complex. Before saving a flower, it is imperative to determine what reason led to its damage. In this case, it is extremely important to identify diseases caused by pests. If changes in the microclimate in the room led to damage to the plant, then it is necessary to adjust the humidity and temperature, as well as the frequency of watering. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to reanimate almost completely dried cyclamens. This usually happens if the treatment was started late. With severe damage to the root apparatus of cyclamen, unfortunately, you will have to say goodbye to it.
Treatment of diseases caused by pests consists in the use of special preparations. So, in order to cure a diseased plant from aphids, it should be treated with an insecticidal agent, for example, "Aktara" or "Commander". It is necessary to process leaves affected by pests. It is more convenient to do this with a cotton swab dipped in a remedy.
After an insecticide has been applied to an aphid-affected flower, it must be rinsed in the shower.
It is also necessary to do insecticidal treatment if the plant is affected by thrips. For this, drugs such as Apaches, Akarin and others are used. Before spraying the affected flower, the insecticidal agent must be diluted with water. This must be done according to the instructions. It will be possible to revive the plant only if, in addition to insecticidal treatment, the humidity in the room is adjusted. So, if the air in the room is too dry, in such a situation it is recommended to think about purchasing a humidifier or placing water containers at a small distance from the plant.
Insecticides are also necessary for the treatment of cyclamen from scale insects. Fighting them can be quite difficult. In some cases, several repeated treatments of the damaged plant from these pests are required. Usually, the flower should be treated at intervals of 2-4 weeks (depending on the selected insecticide).
At the time of therapy, sick cyclamen must be placed in quarantine.
Resuscitation of a plant infected with gray rot is carried out in a complex manner. In case of appearance characteristic features this pathological condition, the flower should be cut off immediately. In this case, all damaged areas must be removed. To improve the condition of cyclamen, you should move to a room that is well ventilated, and any drafts should be excluded. An important component of the treatment of gray rot is to reduce the frequency of irrigation. The accumulation of excess moisture in the soil substrate will only contribute to the progression of the disease.
After pruning damaged leaves, the plant must be treated with insecticidal preparations.
Cyclamen is a perennial, herbaceous plant. Its root is a tuber.
Many inexperienced flower growers are afraid to acquire this compact, long and luxuriantly flowering, bright plant. They believe that the home flower of cyclamen fades under any adverse conditions, is very capricious and unpredictable. But it's not. At proper care, all types of cyclamen feel great in our apartments and bloom for a long time.
Indoor cyclamen flower is a very compact and not an ordinary plant. Its original flowers look like butterflies, they seem to circle above the leaves in some kind of magical dance. And of course, when we see cyclamen blooming in the store in winter, we stop in surprise. And, not finding the strength to part with this miracle, we buy it. When choosing a flowering cyclamen in the store, we carefully examine the leaves so that they are strong and do not sag. If the root is on the surface of the plant, we consider whether there is mold, we try to choose a non-wrinkled specimen with young leaves. By the way, it is better to choose plants on which there are still many unblown buds.
We bring it home. And so, such a beautiful and, more recently, healthy cyclamen withered, what should I do? First of all, you need to understand the reasons why cyclamen fades. Cyclamen flowers bought in a store were grown in greenhouses before being sold, in which the temperature is quite low, from +12 to 16 degrees Celsius. Cyclamens in an apartment with more high temperature feel bad and quickly fade. And if the temperature of the content is above +24 degrees Celsius, then the cyclamen withers and may even die.
Decaying cyclamen leaf
What to do if cyclamen wilted? First of all, withered flowers and dried and yellowed leaves must be carefully pinched off at the base. By the way, do not cut the leaves to avoid further decay. And yet, if you want to save cyclamen, by all means, you need to create favorable conditions for the plant. Yes, it will take some time and effort from you. If your apartment is hot, move the plant as far away as possible from working heaters and central heating radiators. Do not place the flower under the scorching rays of the sun in the summer. On especially hot days, you can cover the soil around its tuber with ice or snow taken from the refrigerator freezer. A home flower, in the summer, can be taken out to the garden or to the loggia, placing it in a shady place. If you forgot to remove the flower and the cyclamen withered, standing in the sun all day. In this case, pour into a bucket cold water, lower the pot with the plant there and leave it for an hour or an hour and a half in the shade. After a while, the leaves will rise and the flower will come to life.
Cyclamen wilts for other reasons as well. Often this is not proper watering plants. The fact is that although this flower is very moisture-loving, it does not tolerate stagnant water in the soil. Sometimes, the flower also rots when water gets on the top of the tuber. Therefore, watering cyclamen should be carried out carefully, pouring water closer to the wall of the pot. It is necessary to dry the plant between waterings, especially this should be paid attention to in the cold season. Nice results gives watering the flower through the pan.
Still, it is not always possible to save cyclamen and it withers, accidentally picking up an infection. One of them is fusarium or fusarium wilt. This is a fungal disease that begins with focal yellowing of the leaves, while one side of the plant remains green for a long time. After some time, through the tuber, the disease covers the entire plant. Affected tissues are destroyed, cyclamen fades. What to do if cyclamen wilted? This disease is caused by the fungus Fusarium, the sooner you destroy it, the more chances your flower has to survive. And, it can be destroyed by watering a 0.1% solution of foundationazole under the root of the plant and spraying the aerial part of the flower with a 0.1% solution of topsin-M.
Cyclamen wilted Another infection develops usually wet and warm summer when plants are kept on fresh air: in the garden, on the loggia balcony. The disease occurs unexpectedly, cyclamen withers, leaves and peduncles hang from the pot, the infected tuber begins to rot, an unpleasant putrefactive odor begins to emanate from it. This is a very dangerous bacterial disease - wet rot. The flower is infected with the pathogen Erwinia. Bacteria enter the plant through cracks, wounds on tubers, often infection occurs in places where leaves or peduncles are torn off. Therefore, as a preventive measure, the places of all damage to cyclamen should be treated with an antiseptic, for example, sprinkled with crushed coal. Sometimes the source of infection is contaminated water or soil. Therefore, you need to water the flower with clean, possibly boiled water, and the plant must be steamed before planting. It happens that the infection is transmitted from a diseased plant. Cyclamen wilted, what to do? In this case, the plant cannot be saved, the flower must be destroyed to avoid infecting other plants.
Cyclamen rots If the rules of watering are violated and water gets on the tuber at the “growth point” of leaves and buds, the plant begins to rot and cyclamen fades. This process is especially aggravated when the plants are kept close to each other at low temperatures and damp air, with cold nights. In this case, weakened plants are affected by the fungus Botrytis cinerea. This disease is called gray mold. The spores of the fungus are carried by wind and water, fall on the flower and cause the formation of gray mold on the aerial part of the cyclamen, which, with any movement of air, takes off and scatters around, infects other plants. Infected flower stalks and leaves turn black. If after that, cyclamen wilted, what should I do? First, remove the affected flower stalks and leaves, treat the infected plant with a combined systemic-contact fungicide (for example, Marshal). In the future, water the flower less often, only after the soil in the pot has completely dried. Watering is best done in the morning. It is not worth spraying cyclamen during this period. The room with flowers should be regularly ventilated, but the plant should not be allowed to be in a draft.
Cyclamen roots rot Another fungal disease first affects the roots of the flower, which darken and gradually die off. The leaves of an infected cyclamen turn pale as they lack nutrition. Young plants, with this disease, slow down their growth. Cyclamen gradually withers and soon dries up completely. These symptoms are characteristic of a fungal disease called root rot. Root rot is caused by several types of fungi (Rhizoctonia solani, Ramularia cyclaminicola). These fungi live in the soil. The plant can be attacked by pathogens if they are planted in garden soil that has not been steamed. What to do if cyclamen wilted? You can try to save the flower and shed the earth with a systemic-contact fungicide. But this measure does not always bring positive results, cyclamens, especially young ones, are often no longer possible to save. If the cyclamen has not completely wilted, you can try to cure it. To do this, taking it out of the pot, you need to examine the roots well, remove the damaged areas. Rinse the remaining roots well with boiled water, then treat with a fungicide. Rinse well and treat the pot with a fungicide, ignite the ground. And plant a flower again.
Another disease, anthracnose, is caused by the fungus Gloeosporium. This disease attacks the plant during flowering, when kept in a warm and humid room. The fungus is found in untreated soil taken from the street. The disease has no symptoms for a long time. Everything becomes clear when distorted peduncles appear, their upper part dries quickly, they do not develop further, flowering does not occur. Leaves become infected from peduncles, they soon dry out at the edges and curl. What to do if cyclamen wilted under such circumstances? Remove damaged plant parts. Ventilate the room and dry if possible. Treat the plant with a systemic contact fungicide. For prevention, repeat the procedure several times.
Black soot fungus on cyclamen In some plants, a black fungus forms on the sweet secretions that aphids secrete. It causes the soot fungus disease. By itself, this black coating does not harm the flower, but it does not allow the sunlight to penetrate the leaves of the plant, interferes with photosynthesis and the cyclamen fades, gradually weakens and may die. What to do if cyclamen wilts, covered with a black coating? First, plaque is washed off with a sponge with soapy water, for this you can take laundry or green soap. Then treat with a systemic-contact fungicide.
It happens that cyclamens wither natural causes They just go through a dormant period. It all starts with the fact that the plant stops flowering. Gradually, the leaves begin to turn yellow. Soon, the entire above-ground part of the cyclamen withers and dries up. When this period begins, watering should be gradually reduced. After the leaves have completely dried, the flower pot is transferred to a place that is cold and shaded from the sun. At this time, cyclamen is watered very rarely. The flower will remain at rest for several months. When young leaves begin to appear, the plant is placed in daylight and watered regularly. After a week, the cyclamen tuber will be covered with leaves, and then the buds will appear and the cyclamen will bloom.
Cyclamen fades only with good care. Under favorable conditions in the apartment, the flower usually grows up to fifteen years and regularly pleases its owners with beautiful and unusual flowers.
ATTENTION: In specialized sources, this plant is called alpine violet because of its wide distribution in the Alps. In the people, the flower is often called "pork bread" or "dryak". The birthplace of cyclamen is the coast of the Mediterranean Sea (countries of Southern Europe, Central Asia).
Among the features of the plant are rich green leathery foliage, a decorative silvery pattern on its surface, the original shape of flowers and petals in the form of a fringe. Color palette extensive: from snow-white hybrids to burgundy flowers. The flowering period reaches 3 months. At home, cyclamen blooms in autumn or spring.
Cyclamen can be grown from seeds only with strict adherence to technology. capacity with planting material you need to cover with cellophane (pre-make holes in it for air to enter) and put in a warm place. The first shoots will appear in 25-30 days. Some varieties have a longer germination period - shoots of Kiss and Apple species will appear only after 5-6 months.
The appearance of the first shoots is a sign that the plant needs to be moved to a cooler place. Further, a tuber grows from each bore, an shoot with the first leaf is formed from it. The growth of young seedlings occurs imperceptibly, as they actively build up the root system (the growth of greenery above the surface is temporarily suspended).
It is necessary to transplant cyclamen into a permanent pot after the appearance of 2-3 leaves.. Subject to all the rules, this occurs 90 days after the appearance of the first shoots.
The main factors of plant death are associated with improper care or pest attack. In the list of common causes, experts distinguish the following:
It is possible to save cyclamen only at an early stage of development of a certain one (when irreversible changes have not yet occurred to the plant). For quality assistance, you need to accurately determine the cause and quickly eliminate it.
ADVICE: The grower may need a new pot and potting mixes for transplanting, peat and pebbles, chemicals to eliminate pests. The main condition for proper recovery is the provision of quality care.
Cyclamen loves moisture, but does not tolerate waterlogging.. Water should not affect tender tubers, it should be poured strictly along the edge of the pot. To increase the humidity of the air next to the cyclamen, you can put a tray with peat or wet pebbles.
The resolution of the situation is a transplant. Salvation in such a situation depends on how rotten the root is. The contents of the pot must be carefully removed. If there are rotten parts on the root, they must be removed. To do this, you need to take a sharp knife, cut off the damaged element to a healthy place, treat the cut site with a weak solution of Previkur (1 drop per 2 tablespoons of water). Wait for it to dry and transplant the plant into a new soil.
If it loses leaves, urgent treatment is needed before it dies:
Read in detail about how to save cyclamen from withering, and from here you will learn why the leaves of the plant curl and what to do about it.
How to effectively deal with pests? To combat any insects, insecticidal soap is suitable. This means you need to rinse the leaves. Against aphids and mites, 40-50 g per 2-4 liters of water is enough. Dissolve the product in warm water and treat the surface of the sheet.
Additional drugs - Fitoverm and Agravertin. Their feature is the absence of a pungent pungent odor (safe for home use). Dosage of Fitoverma - 2 ml per 0.2 l of water in the fight against aphids; 4 ml per 0.5 l of water - thrips. Spray at intervals of 7 days. Repeat no more than 2 times.
The dosage of Agravertin to combat any pests (mites, all types of aphids, thrips) is 0.5 liters of water per 1 ampoule of 5 ml. If necessary, repeat spraying after 2 days.
Cyclamen is a capricious and demanding plant, care for it must be of high quality and timely. What is important for a florist to know?
IMPORTANT: It is forbidden to carry out reproduction by dividing the tuber - this leads to decay and death of the plant.
In order to prevent Once a month, you need to water the plant with a weak solution of Fitosporin, Fundozol, Gamair or Alirin B(See the dosage on the packaging). These drugs will make cyclamen stronger, strengthen its protective properties and leave no chance for pests.
So, cyclamen will be an excellent decoration for the house, subject to proper care. The main causes of possible diseases are improper watering, an abundance of top dressing or pest infestation. When the first signs of damage are found, it is important to quickly reanimate the plant. Restoring a flower is possible only with a small degree of damage to its parts.
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The flower grows in bushes, each 30 cm high. Other varieties are slightly smaller, their height is 15 cm. The leaves are dark green in the form of a heart or rounded. Juicy and rich colors of the leaves go well with reddish petioles.
REFERENCE! Breeders are developing other varieties of Cyclamen. They are even more beautiful than before, have a bright color. Flowers are red, pink, orange, variegated, purple.
As home plant two types of cyclamen are more often used - European and Persian. To grow any of them, you need to work hard, as the alpine violet is very picky. Often, novice flower growers complain that the flower quickly turns yellow and fades. To prevent this from happening, you need to know about plant care from the very beginning, that is, from the choice of a flower when buying it.
First, take a close look at the tubers. They should not be damaged and rot, they should be smooth, and the leaves shiny and bright. If the foliage of cyclamen is sluggish or dried up, then this indicates a flower disease. Therefore, make a purchase of a flower in the autumn, when there is already flowering and you can determine whether the plant is healthy.
Bringing home a flower, you need to be able to properly care for it. Otherwise, it will lose its former appearance, the leaves will begin to turn yellow or wither. The temperature in the room plays an important role. So, if you notice, then the air in the room with the flower is too dry. So you need to increase the humidity in the room.
For a flower, the most comfortable temperature is 17 ºС, no more. Alpine violet does not tolerate direct sunlight or lack of moisture. These factors affect the inflorescences, flowering becomes rare and not so lush. If watering is regular, and frequent feeding, then cyclamen will delight you with its flowers again and again.
A flower may have an unhealthy appearance due to the fact that its leaves and inflorescences wither. There are always reasons for this.
Leaves may wither for the following reasons:
ADVICE! When the flowers wither along with the leaves, you should pay attention to the soil in the pot and sniff it. If you smell mold and acid, and the ground for the flower is covered with a greenish coating, then it is better to transplant the plant into another soil.
The reason for the wilting of a flower can be associated with a number of diseases:
Read about other common cyclamen diseases, how to recognize them and how to deal with them.
What to do if the leaves and flowers withered - detailed instructions:
You can try to save the plant by taking the following emergency measures:
Read about how to save cyclamen if it dies.
To prevent the plant from wilting or other negative consequences, it is worth taking preventive measures, or knowing how to properly care for this variety of indoor flowers:
You should not bring the flower to a state where he will need emergency help. In order for cyclamen to grow and bloom normally, it is necessary to fulfill the minimum number of requirements for caring for it. If you follow all the rules, then cyclamen will, on average, grow for another 15 years and delight the household with its lush flowering.
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For rescue cyclamen you will need: small pots, insecticides (pesticides), a tray with peat and pebbles.
The most a big problem when growing cyclamen - watering. The flower is moisture-loving, but does not tolerate waterlogging at all. You can not water the plant so that water falls on the tuber, it is more correct to water it along the edge of the pot. Better yet, water by immersing the pot in a container of water for 30-40 minutes.
To increase humidity, the pot can be placed on a tray of wet peat or wet pebbles.
If leaves and flowers begin to wither, then most likely cyclamen dies from waterlogging or water gets on the top of the tuber. In this case, a transplant is necessary. You need to carefully shake out the contents of the pot. Most likely, rotten roots will be visible, they must be removed. If cyclamen dies from rotting of the tuber, then you can try to cut the rotten part of the tuber to a healthy place, dry it a little (you can use crushed activated carbon) and plant it in fresh soil intended for cyclamens. The tuber should be halfway above ground level, the roots should not curl up. Salvation of cyclamen depends on the degree of decay of the tuber, if there was little rotten part, there are chances of recovery.
An excess of salts in the soil is also undesirable. In no case should you add fresh or poorly rotted manure to the ground, this can lead to the death of cyclamen, since there are a large number of fungal spores in manure, which will lead to rotting of the tuber.
If cyclamen fades quickly, it must be moved to a room with a lower temperature.
If cyclamen has diseased leaves, but the flowers are large and strong, then this is most likely from too dry warm air in the room. A similar picture is observed with insufficient watering, as well as with excessive sunlight.
When small deformed leaves appear, it can be assumed that pests have appeared. Sometimes pests can not be seen, they are so small. But it is necessary to try to save cyclamen. You can use any insecticidal agents, it is better to give preference to those that stink less, such as Fitoverm, Agravertin. The insecticide must be dissolved in water according to the instructions. In a damaged flower, unscrew the yellow and severely deformed leaves. And then spray the plant, trying not to hit the growing point. Wet leaves should not be exposed to direct sunlight, otherwise burns will appear on the remaining relatively healthy leaves. As a rule, one spraying is enough, but if there is any doubt, cyclamen can be sprayed again on the 5th day after the first spraying.
