Plant diseases: Lush plants in the house not only enhance the beauty of the house but also give peace to the mind. Every gardener wishes that his plants always remain fresh, green and full of flowers and fruits, but it often happens that even after good care, timely watering and fertilization, the plants suddenly begin to deteriorate. Leaves turn yellow and develop spots, and branches dry or fall before fruit formation.
In such a situation, most people do not understand what the problem is. The truth is that every plant begins to show signs of its disease early, we just need to recognize those signs. If the initial symptoms are taken care of, many problems can be treated with easy home and organic methods without expensive medications. Let’s learn about the six most common symptoms that plants appear, the reasons behind them, and easy solutions to treat them.
1. If you see white lines on the leaves, understand an insect attack.
If white squiggly lines or tunnel-like shapes appear on green leaves, it may be a sign of insects such as leafhoppers. These small insects get inside the leaves and damage them, causing the plant to gradually weaken.
What to do?
Mix one teaspoon of neem oil with two or three drops of liquid dish soap in one liter of lukewarm water. Spray this solution twice a week. As a result, the influence of insects begins to decrease.
2. Yellow leaves and black spots indicate fungal infection
If the leaves turn yellow and black, or develop brown or brown spots, it may be due to a fungus. Excessive watering or presence of moisture for a long time is the main reason for this.
What to do?
First of all remove the affected leaves. Then mix half a teaspoon of baking soda and a few drops of mustard oil in one liter of water and spray it. Adding some turmeric powder to the soil can also reduce the effect of fungi.
3. If the veins are green and the leaves are yellow, this means an iron deficiency.
If the new leaves appear yellow or light purple but have green veins, this may mean an iron deficiency in the soil.
What to do?
Soak old rusty nails or nuts and bolts in water for two days. Next, pour the same water into the plant’s soil. Used dry tea leaves can also be mixed into the soil.
4. Dry leaves from the edges indicate a lack of nitrogen.
If older leaves turn slightly yellow and their edges look dry or burned, this means the plant needs nitrogen. As a result, plant growth also stops.
What to do?
Mix good vermicompost or old cow manure into the potting soil. If you like, you can also add coffee grounds to the soil. This provides the necessary nutrition for the plant.
5. If the leaves begin to curl, there may be a lack of water.
Often the leaves of the plant begin to turn up or down without any spots or insects. This is often a sign of water shortage.
What to do?
Water the plant well. Add as much water as it starts to flow from the bottom of the bowl. Also spray lightly on the leaves. Within a few hours the plant will start to look new again.
6. The branches turning black at the top is a sign of a serious disease.
If the plant’s branches turn black at the top and begin to dry downward, it may be dieback. If timely care is not taken, the entire plant may be damaged.
What to do?
Use clean shears to cut the branch about two inches below the black part. Apply a thick paste of aloe vera gel or turmeric on the cut area so that the infection does not occur again.
Fruits fall before they form? The cause may be potassium deficiency
If young fruits turn yellow and fall off even after flowering, there may be a lack of potassium in the soil.
What to do?
Soak three or four banana peels in water for two days. Next, mix this water in equal quantities with regular water and pour it on the roots of the plant. This will provide potassium to the plant and the fruits will remain strong and last longer.
