Emergence of white raid on plants causes lot of concerns that, in turn, complicates care for the blossoming favourite. Also it leads to developing of diseases and reproduction of the insects doing harm to houseplants.
Prichinamivozniknoveniye of white raid are the main: 1. Mealy scale 2. Fungal infections: mealy and false mealy dew, decay and mold.
Mealy scales are wreckers who leave on leaves of plants sticky drops and white allocations in the form of cotton lumps. It is possible to remove them from leaves by means of the cotton pad impregnated with soapsuds or alcohol. Further houseplants process insecticides.
Fungal zabolevaniyavoznikat generally because of high humidity in the room, temperature differences and because of shabby condition of plant. High concentration of nitrogenous fertilizers and the shortage of calcium at adverse conditions of keeping lead to developing of fungal diseases. Fungal infections are quickly transmitted with the soil, dust, new plant species. Fungal diseases are inherent to such plants as chrysanthemums, hydrangeas and begonias.
How to fight against white raid
It is necessary to fight against white raid, otherwise the plant will begin to decay and further can die. For a start the indoor climate has to answer conditions which are optimum for this plant. Only after that it is necessary to start medical measures. There is set of national ways of fight against white raid. Let's consider the following:
- soda and soap solution: To dissolve 50 g of soda and 20 g of laundry soap in 10 l of water. To process this solution houseplant, then to repeat the procedure in 7 days.
- potassium permanganate solution: on 10 l of water to take 5 g of permanganate of potassium, and the received solution to process plant.
- solution of mustard powder: To dissolve 2 tablespoons of mustard powder in 10 l of warm water. The received solutions first of all process all leaves and stalks of "the struck plant", and then already spray.
Prevention of white raid
- to periodically examine houseplants on presence of white raid and wreckers; - to clean leaves from dust; - to delete bad leaves which adjoin to the earth; - to create optimal conditions for plants: illumination, temperature and air humidity, fertilizing.
Permanent care, creation of good conditions for plants and timely treatment of various diseases will allow you to enjoy the blossoming and healthy type of your pets.