Gloxinia is considered a gentle and moody plant. With improper care, the flower immediately begins to hurt. But for the sake of a beautiful and plentiful flowering, many flower growers are ready to put up with this.
Why gloxinia grows slowly and does not bloom
There are several reasons for slow flower growth and lack of flowering. Perhaps the wintering was not entirely successful - it was very cold or the soil was constantly waterlogged. Also the fault can be cold drafts. Slows down plant growth and planting in nutrient-poor soil. In addition, it is worthwhile to carry out preventive treatment against pests.
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Gloxinia leaf diseases and their treatment
Many flower diseases are characterized by the same symptoms, so they can be confused.
Fungal diseases
Such gloxinia diseases are very common. Immediately after the onset of symptoms, the affected parts of the plant must be removed. The flower itself is removed from the soil and the tuber is treated in a solution of Fundazole or Maxim. Having dried the roots of gloxinia, it is planted in a new soil spilled by Fundazol.
Why gloxinia has brown spots on leaves
This symptom can apply to many diseases. To begin treatment, you need to understand what the flower is sick with.
Causes of brown or yellow spots on the leaves:
- Late blight. The most dangerous disease that can not be treated. The fungus spreads quickly, so the infected plant needs to be thrown out along with the ground and a pot. As prevention, spraying with Kuprozan is carried out.
- Ascochitosis. Another disease is when gloxinia has brown spots on the leaves. The second symptom is a brown border along the edges of the foliage. It is necessary to treat by spraying with copper sulfate, Vectra and Abiga-Peak preparations. Affected foliage is pruned.
Powdery mildew on a flower
- Septoria Spots appear on the leaves, similar to rust. The stem, young and old leaves dry, the buds fall off. As a treatment, the flower is sprayed with Mineb or Binomil preparations.
- Phyllosticosis. With this disease, spraying the plant with Bordeaux liquid and copper sulfate helps.
- Powdery Mildew The flower may become yellow or white spots. A white spider web coating also appears. The affected areas of the plant are cut, and the bush itself is treated with Scor, Quadrice or Tilt.
Attention! Fungal diseases arise due to violation of the conditions of detention and care.
Viral and bacterial gloxinia diseases
If gloxinia leaves dry and other symptoms appear, it is possible that the flower is sick with fungal or bacterial diseases.
The reason why gloxinia leaves turn yellow may be due to viruses. They penetrate the flower using pests or spores of fungi. Both old and young plants can infect viruses. Such diseases cannot be treated. The flower will have to be thrown out with the pot.
Bacteria penetrate the plant through the affected soil, untreated inventory. These diseases are also impossible to cure. To prevent diseases from developing, prophylactic spraying with Zircon or Epin is necessary.
Gloxinia pests how to fight
Another reason why gloxinia wilts is harmful insects.
Flower thrips
Common pests and ways to control them:
- Spider mite. The first signs are yellowing of the foliage; gradually the leaves begin to lighten, and then fall off. This insect is a small bug less than 1 mm long. Processing a flower with Fitosporin and watering the soil with Aldikabr, Temik preparations helps to cope with it.
- Thrips. They can be destroyed by treatment with Fitoverm, Intavir. Repeated spraying is carried out after 10 days.
- Shield. Rubbing the leaves with soap and water and spraying with insecticides (Actar or Bankol) helps to get rid of the insect. Affected plants are cleaned in another room so that others do not become infected.
- Mealybug. From it helps treatment with Actellic, Karbofos, Decis or Tsvetofos. The chemical is bred in a bucket of steel.
Additional Information! Pests appear due to violations of the content of flowers. Waterlogged soil, low humidity in the room, and weak immunity become provoking factors.
Major Care Mistakes
Proper care for gloxinia at home will prevent illness.
Why are gloxinia leaves curled
The main causes of the condition:
- Dry indoor air.
- Cold air and drafts.
- Sudden changes in temperature.
- Not enough sunlight. The sheet plate is not only twisted, but also extended.
- Waterlogged soil.
- The appearance of pests.
Foliage twisting
At the same time, the foliage may turn yellow. To keep the air moist, next to the pots you can put a plate with wet expanded clay. This is especially true during the heating season, when the batteries dry the air.
Important! If the reason is in waterlogged soil, you need to wait until the soil is completely dry, and only then resume watering.
Other Gloxinia Growing Issues
Improperly organized care can cause other problems, due to which gloxinia withers and does not bloom:
- Too bright sunlight. Because of this, burns in the form of yellow spots appear on the sheet plate. A plant needs diffused light.
- A lack of nitrogen in the soil causes the leaves to dry out.
- Chlorosis develops due to hard watering. This is also due to the low acidity of the soil or the increased content of wood ash in the soil. Water can be softened by adding a few drops of vinegar or lemon juice.
- The lack of phosphorus in the substrate leads to the fact that the leaves acquire a reddish hue, and the flower completely stops blooming. In this case, superphosphate or any other fertilizer is introduced into the soil, which contains more phosphorus than nitrogen.
- Lack of flowering may be due to excess nitrogen. Such top dressing in large quantities leads to the fact that the flower actively increases its leaf mass, but does not form buds.
Diseases and pests are an integral part of gloxinia cultivation. But if you properly care for the flowers, you can reduce the risk of wilting to a minimum.
