How to cure anthurium at home. How to deal with stains on anthurium leaves

Anthurium is a special and very beautiful flower that will delight you regardless of the season. It blooms in beautiful colors of red, pink, white and purple with a waxy surface.

However, anthurium is a plant that requires careful maintenance, like any other indoor flower. The most common problem is anthurium diseases associated with its leaves. How they manifest themselves and how to treat them, we will consider below.

What does anthurium look like: photo

In the photo in our gallery you can see what this flower looks like. He's very handsome, belongs to evergreens... Anthurium comes from the tropics, and its flowers have a special bizarre shape, which is why it is often called the flamingo flower.

Anthurium is very popular among amateur and professional flower growers. It looks unusual by itself, and it can also be used in different ways in different flower arrangements and bouquets. If you wish, you can find a photo of examples of such combinations.

Another feature of the plant is the ability to stand cut in a vase for several weeks in a row.

However, there are a number of anthurium diseases that affect the leaves of the plant. They give owners a lot of trouble. Most growers believe that they are better prevented than treated.

Causes of yellow leaves

The key to the beautiful bloom of anthurium is proper care... If you neglect the rules and advice on this matter, then the leaves of the plant will turn yellow. This is very bad, since such a phenomenon is not typical for anthurium.

Leaves turn yellow for reasons such as:

• problems with leaving;
• chlorosis;
• sunburn;
• freezing of a flower;
• other diseases.

If you notice that the leaves of the anthurium have begun to turn yellow, then pay attention to how you water it, perhaps there is not enough water or it is too tough. It may also be due to insufficient fertilization or lack of sunlight. As a treatment, you just need to revise the watering schedule and rearrange the pot.

Diseases with yellowness and treatment

If the leaves of anthurium turn yellow due to a disease, then you need to identify it and begin the required treatment. So, if we are talking about chlorosis, then you need to spray the plant with iron chelate or algae extract. With this disease, the normal color of the veins remains, and the leaf turns yellow. Also, the anthurium will need more light.

Also, the leaves may turn yellow. due to sunburn... That is why you cannot overdo it in terms of the sun. A characteristic symptom is yellow or brown spots on the leaves, they themselves then begin to curl and eventually dry out. The best treatment in this case would be to rearrange the flower for a while in a darkened place.

You can not put anthurium in a draft and use very cold water for irrigation. In this case, it may freeze, which will cause small white spots to appear on the leaves. In such cases, they need to be transferred to warmer places.

In addition, yellow leaves can signal the presence of fungi. We will talk about them a little later.

Why do anthurium leaves turn black?

Anthurium leaves can change color due to improper care. Brown spots may appear due to abundant watering. It is better to know the measure in this matter, otherwise the plant will die.

Black and sluggish leaves are a sign of improper plant transplantation. It is best to use a bromeliad or orchid substrate that will allow the flower to grow fully. It includes soils such as:

• coniferous;
• sod;
• sheet.

It also contains a sand-based mixture.

In addition to unsuitable soil, leaf discoloration during transplantation is caused by root damage, there is always a risk of damaging it, so read carefully in advance how to do this.

Sometimes diseases of the root system and anthurium flowers occur due to strong temperature changes. Brown heels and holes along the edges lead to the death of the plant, and there will simply be no time to heal. Therefore, it is better to take proper care of it in order to prevent this from happening.

What are anthurium leaves most often affected by?

Immediately remove a diseased plant from a healthy one, in order to avoid infection, if you have the following symptoms:

• specific spots;
• plaque on leaves;
• dryness on both leaves and trunks.

Treatment in this case should be started immediately. using special means to save the flower.

The most common fungal diseases of anthurium are:

• sooty fungi;
• gray mold;
• soil mushrooms;
• rust;
• and rot.

Anthurium fungal diseases and their treatment

A disease such as rust mainly affects the stem and leaves. At the same time, brown spots of different sizes appear on them. Then the leaves can fall off entirely, and the plant will rot. This can happen if the air and soil are too dry... For treatment and prevention, wipe the plant with a Bordeaux mixture, and tear off and burn rusty leaves and shoots so that other plants do not get infected.

Sooty mushrooms most often appear on the sugary secretions of aphids. They infect leaves, stems and young shoots of anthurium. Due to this disease, the plant cannot produce more shoots and its reproduction stops. In this case, the plant must be treated by cutting off the affected areas and treating the entire flower with potash soap. It is this that will remove the plaque that has arisen.

Powdery mildew can be identified by a white bloom, although it is divided into false and real. In this case, treatment in both cases occurs with the use of fungicidal preparations.

This disease appears due to the following factors:

• high humidity at high air temperatures;
• sudden changes in temperature;
• problems with leaving.

Soil mushrooms provoke rotting of the mountains, they can appear when a plant is transplanted into infected soil, as well as due to very abundant watering and poor drainage in pots. It is necessary to remove the affected parts of the anthurium in time and immediately treat the plant.

Gray mold is characterized by a gray tinge on the leaves and flowers. It is characteristic of young and weakened plants and appears as a result of being kept in unventilated rooms, abundant watering, poor drainage and the fact that dry and dead parts were not removed in time.

Other common anthurium fungal diseases include:

• fusarium;
• gommosis;
• cescospore fungus.

The latter disease is not as dangerous as others, but it is strong spoils the appearance of the plant, and paints its leaves first in yellow, and then in dark shades.

• thrips;
• shield.

It is very difficult to fight the shield, since armored bugs are not visible at the initial stage of the disease. Only with careful care can the disease be cured. Bugs can bring the plant to wilting and death, therefore, if you notice them, you need to immediately apply insecticidal preparations and do mechanical cleaning of the plant.

Thrips can be identified by the black dots on the back of the leaves. They can appear regardless of the season, but they are especially active in spring and summer. For anthurium, both adults and larvae are dangerous. For the purpose of treatment, the flower is isolated from healthy ones and treated with an insecticidal solution. For prevention purposes, you should properly and regularly take care of the plant and constantly ventilate the room where it is kept.

Enough spider mite is also dangerous, when it is detected, you need to prepare for a long treatment process. The first sign of the disease is a thin web that envelops the leaves, stems and flowers. Then they dry up and curl up.

The treatment will be as follows:

• we clean the anthurium from the cobweb;
• we wipe the pot and the surface on which it stood;
• we wipe the plant with laundry soap.

Remember to keep your plant in the right conditions, temperature and humidity must be optimal for its existence. The tick may return if care is started.

Anthurium diseases are better, of course, to prevent than to cure after the fact. In addition to observing the conditions for keeping plants, you need to constantly inspect its leaves, flowers and stems for the appearance of spots and larvae on them, and also pay attention to the change in the shade of the leaves.

Any tropical flower guest, getting into our apartments, becomes a slave. He is forced to live in a pot that was allocated to him, drink the water that is offered to him and get used to a climate that is not at all like his native one. In such situations, without proper care, the flowers can start to hurt. Anthurium, known for its whimsicality, is no exception. At the first sign of a flower disorder, get treatment right away.

Why do flowers get sick

There are several reasons for anthurium diseases. Experienced florists distinguish three main ones:

Diseases and treatment at home

The disease of a non-infectious nature manifests itself on the leaves of "male happiness".

Here are the main ones:

Leaves turn yellow

Causes:

Leaves turn black, leaf spot appears

Causes:

• overflow of soil;
• the soil for planting is incorrectly selected;
• damaged the root during transplantation;
• kept in a room with drafts.

All of these consequences of improper home care can be corrected:

• water moderately with water at room temperature;
• a special flower primer with polystyrene chips is ideal;
• provide your pet with an optimal climate.

The anthurium flower turns black and dries

Incorrect conditions of detention, lack of vitamins and minerals force the flower to abandon flowering, and if there are already rudiments, to get rid of them. This is the law of nature.

If the first distress signals appear, check the flower for insects, treat the greens with a 0.3% karbofos solution. Don't forget to cover the ground. Such processing is carried out twice with a running start of two weeks.

Check for rotten roots. Found - delete without regret. Sprinkle in fresh earth.

The main insect - flower pest - "flamingo" is aphid. It sucks out all the nutrients, depriving the plants of their strength. To get rid of it, you should treat the leaves of anthurium with a solution of peretrum or karbofos. For the best result, the treatment is carried out several times.

Infectious diseases

Among the most common infections is septoria. For treatment, you should cut off the affected leaves and treat the plant with copper sulfate.

Watch your pet, take care of it, and it will delight you with healthy foliage and bright flowering for a long time.

Video: advice on care and protection against diseases of the anthurium flower

The anthurium plant is a native of southern latitudes, therefore it needs special conditions of detention. Its natural habitat is tropical rainforests. He feels great in greenhouses, but home conditions often turn out to be unsuitable, and then the flower begins to ache. Outwardly, this is expressed in the fact that the leaves begin to turn yellow, dry, spots appear on them, anthurium does not bloom and grows slowly. Sometimes the plant is affected by infections and pests. The cause of anthurium disease is not always easy to determine, and sometimes there are several of them at once.

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Proper care for anthurium at home

Among indoor plants, anthurium is considered quite whimsical. The necessary conditions for keeping anthurium at home are as follows:

• light, loose, slightly acidic soil, freely passing water and air;
• temperature in summer 20-25 ° C, in winter - not lower than 16;
• constant high air humidity (not less than 75%);
• bright diffused light without direct sunlight (such conditions are provided when the anthurium is located on the east or west window or at some distance from the south);
• moderate but sufficient watering with soft warm water;
• lack of drafts.

In a city apartment, anthurium needs additional air humidification, acidification of the soil, regular feeding, sometimes heating and careful protection from drafts and sudden temperature changes. Anthurium does not tolerate stagnant water in the soil, this leads to root rot and the spread of infections. Therefore, he definitely needs a drainage layer. After watering, drain the water from the pallet.

Failure to comply with any of these conditions can lead to a deterioration in the appearance of the plant, disease and even death. What exactly the anthurium suffers from is determined by the appearance of the plant, while comparing the conditions of its maintenance with the required ones.

Problems caused by incorrect content

The causes of anthurium diseases are most often associated with improper conditions of maintenance and care, less often with an attack by pests. Unsuitable conditions lead to the fact that the leaves of the anthurium turn yellow, wither, and spots appear on them. This not only spoils the appearance, but can also lead to the defeat of anthurium by fungi, bacteria and microbes. Then it will take not just restoration, but the immediate destruction of the intruders and the treatment of the flower.

The gradual dying off of the lower leaves of the anthurium should not be considered a problem or a disease. If new healthy leaves appear, the plant grows and blooms well, the cause of wilting is natural aging.

If individual leaves turn yellow and fall on a healthy anthurium, this does not always indicate a disease.



The leaves on the flower turn yellow, wither, dry

The reasons for the deterioration of the appearance of the plant are varied. They can be identified by the nature and rate of propagation of the defect. In anthurium, leaves can turn yellow and dry for several reasons at once (insufficient or excessive watering, cold, drafts or low air humidity).

External signs	Cause	Remedies
The leaves turn yellow evenly, the stems are pale and elongated, the plant grows poorly and does not bloom	Lack of lighting	Artificial supplementary lighting in such a way that daylight hours are at least 12 hours
Leaves turn yellow, anthurium does not bloom and grows slowly	General nutritional deficiencies	Complex regular feeding
Leaves grow deformed, irregular, dry out	Dry air and soil	Increasing the intensity of watering, humidifying the air
Leaves turn yellow, in whole or in irregular spots, while the veins remain green (chlorosis)	Lack of iron and magnesium in the soil	Top dressing with mineral complex fertilizers
Leaves turn yellow at the tips and at the edges, a dried edge appears	Low temperature, drafts	Moving the anthurium to a suitable place, additional protection from the cold with the help of a warming pots
The tips of the leaves turn yellow, then turn brown	Insufficient air humidity	Air humidification
The tips of the leaves turn black	Watering with hard water with an excess of calcium	Replacing the water source for irrigation or softening it
Stalk rots	Excessive deepening of the plant during the next transplant or excessive watering	Plant transplant, reduce watering

In city apartments, tap water is too hard, this is not suitable for watering anthurium. You can determine the hardness of water using a special indicator (the indicator should be at a pH level of 5.5–6.5) or using household methods. Water is unacceptably hard, if after washing a cloudy coating remains on glassware and plumbing, lime deposits and flakes regularly accumulate in the kettle.

Uneven yellowing of anthurium leaves indicates a lack of mineral supplements.

Water is softened in several ways. The best option is to pass it through a special softener filter. But even without buying special equipment, the problem can be solved with improvised means:

1. 1. Add a small amount of acid (citric, acetic) to tap water.
2. 2. Freeze water in the refrigerator. The clear water bottle is placed in the freezer for several hours. You need to get it out when part of the water turns into ice. Unfrozen water is drained, it collects a large amount of salts, and thawed water is used for irrigation.
3. 3. Set aside water in a large container, use only the top layer for irrigation. The method is suitable for moderately hard water.
4. 4. Add chopped needles or bark of coniferous trees to the anthurium soil. This simultaneously acidifies the soil and makes it more permeable, which is very beneficial for the plant.
5. 5. Water the anthurium with distilled, melt or rain water. In the latter case, disinfection is desirable, since when watering, spores of fungi-pests or bacteria can get into the soil.

The humidity of the air can be increased by regularly spraying the plants, wiping the leaves with a damp sponge. To maintain a humid environment, a humidifier, a decorative fountain or just an open container of water is placed on the windowsill next to the anthurium. The container with anthurium itself can be placed on a wide pallet filled with pebbles, decorative stones or moss. This design not only humidifies the air, but also decorates the windowsill. But it is important to ensure that the water in the pan does not rise above the bottom of the pot with the plant - this will lead to waterlogging of the soil and rotting of the roots. It is especially important to humidify the air during the heating season, when the heat rising from the battery creates a dry microclimate.



Spots appear on the leaves

Yellow speckled spots appear on the leaves of anthurium due to watering errors.

It happens that the leaves of anthurium turn yellow and do not dry completely, spots of various colors, sizes and shapes appear on them. Their appearance will help determine the reason why the flower is suffering:

1. 1. Black and dark brown spots - excessive watering or excessive accumulation of moisture on the leaves.
2. 2. Pale, light spots and spots - watering with hard water, over-watering.
3. 3. Brown dry spots, holes on the leaves - hypothermia of the root system due to cold air, drafts, watering with cold water.
4. 4. Yellow dry spots, dried out areas, twisted leaves - sunburn. It is easy to identify: spots appear only in places where bright sunlight has hit, especially if there was moisture on them. In this case, water droplets work like a magnifying glass - the sun's rays act more intensely.
5. 5. Black or dark dots that grow to a spot, and then spread to the entire sheet - low temperature.
6. 6. Yellow, brown spots on leaves with clear boundaries that increase in size and appear on adjacent leaves - infectious diseases such as anthracnose or septoria.

It is important to recognize in time whether defects are caused by improper care or infection. In the first case, an improvement in conditions will immediately change the situation: the spots will stop growing in size, although the damaged areas will no longer be restored. In case of an infectious disease, a change in the situation will not be effective, it is urgent to isolate the diseased plant and start treating it.

Root system diseases

Signs of a problem with the root system of anthurium do not appear immediately. But sooner or later, they are reflected in the appearance of the plant. The flower becomes lethargic, the leaves turn yellow and die, the neck turns brown, mold may appear in the pot. If there is reason to suspect that the root system is not in order, the plant is taken out of the pot and its condition is carefully checked. The roots of a healthy anthurium are thick, even along the entire length, light beige in color. Rot, unpleasant odor, darkening or drying of the roots, growths on them - all this speaks of the disease.

Anthurium roots can suffer from improper plant maintenance. Errors include improper watering, inappropriate soil, and too low temperatures. For anthurium, both insufficient and excessive watering is harmful. If the flower suffers from a lack of moisture, the roots begin to dry out and die off, they can no longer feed the aerial part of the plant, and the anthurium begins to wither. Cold, combined with stagnation of water in the container, is especially dangerous for anthurium. In a flooded plant, roots begin to rot, infectious diseases such as late blight and root rot appear.

The root system of anthurium suffers from unsuitable soil. If the soil is too heavy to allow air to pass through, the roots begin to rot. The soil should be loose, well-drying, and a drainage layer must be made at the bottom.

If the cause of the anthurium disease is in the root system, it is cleaned of soil, thoroughly washed and dried. Then the damaged areas are cut off, the cuts are sprinkled with crushed coal and the plant is planted in a container with light soil. For better recovery, the roots are powdered with "Kornevin". The first two weeks after transplanting the flower is not fed, and spraying with immunostimulants ("Epin", "Zircon") will come in handy. At this stage, the elimination of the consequences of inappropriate content ends. If the roots are severely affected by rot, then fungicide treatment will be required in several stages.

Fungal diseases of anthurium, methods of their treatment

If the conditions for keeping anthurium are far from natural, the plant's immunity falls, it becomes susceptible to damage by microbes, bacteria and spores of harmful fungi. Plants can also get sick with good care, when a large number of harmful microorganisms enter the soil, which the plant simply cannot cope with on its own. Many of them develop well in a humid, warm and slightly acidic environment, which is exactly what anthurium needs. The causative agents of diseases die in alkaline, calcareous soil, and it is contraindicated for anthurium. Therefore, the defeat of this plant by infections is far from a rare nuisance.

Any plant recently brought into the house should be kept in quarantine for about two weeks, away from other flowers, and preferably even in a separate room. If it has been infected with an infection or pests, it will help keep the rest of the flowers from disease.

Homemade anthurium most often suffers from anthracnose, septoria, fusarium, rust and powdery mildew. These diseases quickly affect the appearance of the flower. As soon as the first signs appear, the plant needs to be urgently isolated so that the infection does not spread to the neighbors on the windowsill, and to start treatment. If a neglected disease cannot be defeated, the plant is thrown away, and the pot is disinfected.

Infectious diseases, to which anthurium is sensitive, often damage wild and garden plants. If the flower spends the summer outdoors outside the city, it is important to keep the surrounding plants healthy. For prevention, it is advisable to regularly treat anthurium with fungicides.

Anthracnose

Anthracnose - infection of a plant with spores of the fungi Kabatiella, Colletotrichum and Gloeosporium. They spread through the air, brought into the house with other plants or soil. Insect pests are also carriers of this group of fungi. The fungus itself begins to develop actively in a humid environment and can easily infect other indoor flowers. The main risk factors for infection for home anthurium are: temperature over 25 ° C, too high air humidity, lack of nutrients, low soil acidity.

With this disease, black or dark dots appear on the leaves of anthurium, which multiply and grow into spots, first yellow and then brown. The leaf becomes thinner and brittle, dries and dies. The infection spreads quickly, spreading to neighboring leaves. If the disease is not treated, the plant will die.

A sign of anthracnose is the appearance of focal spots with a black dot in the middle.

At the first signs of anthracnose, the plant must be isolated, removed all affected leaves, rinsed the flower under the tap and transplanted into soil etched with potassium permanganate. After that, you can start treating with fungicides. The most effective of these are those containing copper oxychloride or copper sulfate. Suitable ready-made preparations are Bordeaux mixture, Previkur, Fitosporin, Acrobat MC, Fundazol and the like.

Processing is done in two or three stages with an interval of 7-9 days, depending on the drug used. It is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions, since a single exposure may not give a result - the spores will survive, and under favorable circumstances, the fungus will begin to develop again. Thus, it will take from two weeks to a month to destroy the fungus. At this time, the air temperature is kept no higher than 20 ° C, watering and spraying of anthurium is reduced - in a dry and cool environment, the mushrooms will die faster.

The pot of the infected plant is disinfected. The spores of the fungus die at high temperatures, so the clay pot is calcined in the oven, and the plastic ones are thrown away, they will not withstand high temperatures. But freezing as a disinfection does not make sense, fungal spores are able to withstand subzero temperatures for a long time.

Septoriasis

An external sign of septoria is the appearance of spots with a yellow border on the leaves.

Septoria is caused by fungi of the genus Septoria. It spreads mainly through other plants or is brought into the house along with the soil.

External signs of septoria in anthurium are the appearance on the leaves of brown, brown, grayish spots with a yellow border. The spots increase in size, begin to spread to neighboring leaves. The disease develops especially actively at high humidity and room temperature.

Since septoria, like anthracnose, refers to fungal infections, the method of treatment will be similar. The plant is isolated, the affected areas are removed and treated with a copper-containing fungicide in several steps.

Fusarium

Fusarium is also called Fusarium or dry rot. Its pathogens are fungi of the genus Fusarium. Spores spread in the wind, for quite a long time they are able to withstand the absence of moisture and low temperatures. They can get into home anthurium from other plants, through the soil, during watering, if rainwater is used for it without disinfection. The spread of the fungus is facilitated by high temperatures, stagnant moisture in the ground and close proximity to infected plants.

Outwardly, signs of fusarium do not appear immediately. The fungus grows underground and primarily affects the root system. The roots darken, reddish-brown spots with a bloom appear on them, they begin to rot. Further, the vessels of the anthurium are affected, moisture and nutrients gradually cease to flow to the leaves. If the disease develops, the leaves of the anthurium begin to turn yellow and fall off, the plant becomes lethargic. The base of the stem darkens, it can no longer support the entire mass of foliage, and the plant tilts to the side. Near the ground, a grayish bloom can be seen on the stem.

Fusarium control combines spraying the aerial part of the plant with a fungicide and treating the root system. Suitable for processing are preparations such as "Fitosporin-M", "Vitaros", "Baktofit", "Trichodermin", and other compounds containing copper compounds. The earth is disinfected with a solution of potassium permanganate and boric acid. Alkaline compounds are not suitable for the fight against anthurium disease. If the roots of the plant cannot be saved, you can try to save the upper part of the plant by cutting and rooting it.

Rust

Rust is a disease caused by a fungus of the species Puccinia anthirrhini. With it, spots appear on the underside of the leaf, then thickenings, rusty pads form, in which spores ripen and crumble from there in the form of a powder. From above, the leaf becomes covered with yellow and brown spots, dries up and dies. Low temperature and excessive humidity provoke the development of the disease.

The first manifestations of rust are dark focal spots on the underside of the anthurium leaf.

A diseased plant is treated with fungicides, the most suitable of which are Topaz and Ordan. It is advisable to burn damaged leaves - the disease is actively transmitted through plant debris.

Peronosporosis (downy mildew)

Downy mildew appears as yellow and brown dry spots on the upper side of the leaf. The leaf is deformed, wrinkled, eventually dries up and dies. On the underside, spots of gray plaque form, which constantly grow. The disease spreads to the stem, it cracks and becomes stained, the plant bends. The infection spreads through other plants; most house flowers are very susceptible to it. Its causative agent is mushrooms from the Oomycete class. Risk factors for anthurium are high humidity in a cold environment, a sharp change in temperature. This often occurs in the fall and spring, when a hot day alternates with a cold night.

A good prevention of anthurium fungal diseases is a reduction in spraying in the cold season. In winter, the air is humidified delicately, trying to avoid excess moisture. It is better to put an open container of water next to the flower.

The infected plant is immediately isolated and treated. Against downy mildew, Vectra and Topaz have proven themselves well. An additional effect will be spraying the leaves with a weak solution of antibiotics (penicillin or streptomycin).

Anthurium pests

Pests appear on the flower from the outside - from other plants, sometimes already infected anthurium is brought into the house, simply without external signs of damage. Unlike fungal diseases, insect pests are much easier to spot. Anthurium is most often affected by such pests:

The appearance of insect pests on the anthurium can be seen with the naked eye.

Pest control begins with their removal. Insects are removed with a brush, toothbrush or cotton swab. The scale insects are carefully picked up with a needle so as not to damage the plant. Anthurium is thoroughly washed with soapy water, to which you can add chopped onions or garlic. The solution should not be in a strong concentration - an alkaline environment is unfavorable for anthurium. Sometimes this washing is enough. But sometimes pests go unnoticed or manage to lay eggs. To consolidate the result, insecticide preparations are used or folk remedies are used.

Modern industrial insecticides have a wide spectrum of action and are used against many types of insect pests. These drugs include "Aktara", "Fitoverm", "Biotlin" and others. When working with chemicals, rubber gloves are used - all insecticides are poisonous and can irritate the skin. A day later, the plant is washed with clean water. One treatment may not be enough, after a week the trunk and leaves of the anthurium are examined for signs of pest activity. If there are suspicions, it is better to repeat the treatment. All this time, the sick anthurium is kept in quarantine so as not to infect other house plants.

As folk remedies for pest control, rubbing the plant with alcohol, calendula tincture, tobacco infusion or decoction of garlic is used. The principle of operation is the same as with purchased insecticides. In this case, you should not follow the precautions so carefully, but the result may not be as effective.

To reduce the risk of disease, the conditions for keeping anthurium must be observed. But it's important not to overdo it. Too high a temperature and high humidity will not only weaken the plant, but will also contribute to the development of fungal or bacterial diseases.

You were given an anthurium, but it did not please you with its beauty for long? If its appearance began to deteriorate, the flower withers or rots, you do not need to wait long. Save the anthurium. Disease will turn it into a dry bush. And there will be no trace of the former splendor.

What is remarkable about anthurium?

Among other indoor plants, it stands out for its special decorative effect. It has large, smooth leaves of a rich green heart-shaped shape. They grow into a lush bush and look beautiful on their own. But when large bright flowers begin to bloom, it is simply impossible to look away from them.

Flowers come in a wide variety of shades:

• pink to red;
• from soft milk to coral;
• from peach to deep burgundy;
• light green to yellow;
• several tones at the same time (bicolor, tricolor).

Which varieties are most susceptible to disease?

The varieties differ in the size of the inflorescence and leaves, but they have in common the presence of a long, slightly curved ear. For its bizarre appearance, the plant was named "Flamingo Flower". It is especially suitable for Scherzer's pink anthurium. Among flower growers, Andre's variety of different colors is the most popular. There is an opinion that a bright and peculiar flower pleases women and brings good luck to men, therefore it is also called “male happiness”. Often, men are presented with a large red Dakota anthurium. Diseases, unfortunately, affect all varieties under the wrong conditions of detention.

Anthurium diseases and their treatment

For good growth and flowering, the plant needs to provide the conditions of the native tropical climate of South America. A well-lit, warm place with moderate humidity is suitable for him. If your pet does not bloom for a long time, has stopped or has slowed down greatly in growth, its leaves have become smaller and do not shine, you need to pay more attention to it. Move the pot to a lighter windowsill, pick up fertilizer and add it to your watering water at least once a month. Try to get your anthurium care, then illnesses will not be terrible for him. It will bloom and delight you with its splendor.

But if you notice that the leaves have begun to turn yellow or become covered with strange spots of brown, rusty, brown or black, then your anthurium has been affected by the disease. Mostly leaves are affected, although in case of infection by a fungus or pests, the disease can spread to the bracts. Carefully examine the surface of the leaves, maybe aphids or scale insects have settled on them.

Possible pests and methods of dealing with them

Diseases and pests attack anthurium if the air in the apartment is dry or, conversely, too humid. When examining, pay attention to the cuttings and root zone, as well as to the inner surface of the leaves.

Fusarium wilting

There are also infectious diseases of flowers. Anthurium, for example, can be infected with fusarium. The symptoms are as follows:

• depressed appearance;
• yellowing and wilting of foliage;
• abnormal bending of peduncles and stems;
• dark areas at the base of the shoots with a whitish bloom.

If you do not process the substrate during transplanting, harmful spores may remain in it. It is better to steam or anneal the soil. If you suspect fusarium disease, treat the soil with glyocladin or another suitable fungicide.

Septoria

The causative agent is the Septoria mushroom. It spreads in a humid and warm environment, rapidly attacking all anthurium. Leaf disease cannot be avoided unless the rotten parts of the plant are carefully removed. They can be distinguished by their specific spots. At first they have a brown color, then their center becomes lighter. A yellow rim appears around the spot. After a while, the diseased leaf dries up. Fungal spores easily penetrate the soil, and also fall on healthy parts of the leaves with drops of water. Therefore, it is undesirable to spray a diseased plant. They are treated with drugs containing copper (cuprocin). Fungicides are also suitable.

Anthracnose

This is another dangerous disease caused by Colletorichum fungi. What are the signs of a disease affecting anthurium? Leaves, petioles and stems dry out, the whole plant is quickly affected by spores and can die within a month. Most of the flower can be saved if treatment is started after the first symptoms appear. First, brown specks appear, on which dark spores are visible close up. Over time, the small patchy patches grow into a solid, dry area. The course of anthracosis is especially rapid in a greenhouse atmosphere, that is, with high humidity and warmth. The danger is that the fungus spreads over healthy areas with water when watering and spraying.

If you have undergone anthurium disease, you need to choose the following treatment:

• reduce watering or not water at all for 1-2 weeks;
• add special agents to the spraying water (copper oxychloride solution or copper sulfate 100 g per 2 liters of water);
• cut off all leaves with brown spots;
• if necessary, it is necessary to treat the soil with disinfecting substances (Abiga-Peak for 5 grams per 1 liter);
• in case of serious damage to the flower and ineffective treatment, it must be burned, since there is a high probability of the spread of anthracosis to other plants.

Rust

If the temperature is not high enough and the humidity is high, rusty formations may appear on the leaves. They usually spread on the underside of the leaves. If you often spray anthurium, the disease can be given a boost, and it will spread quickly. If rust is found, it is necessary to reduce the humidity and increase the temperature in the room. The leaves are wiped with a fungicidal solution against rust. If the spots spread further, you will have to cut off the affected parts of the plant.

Root diseases

Indoor flower anthurium disease is often affected by improper maintenance. They are generally non-infectious and can be easily eliminated simply by changing the containment environment. Roots are most susceptible to external factors. Such situations are dangerous for them.

Now you know, having a sick anthurium, how to care. Diseases can be detected early. Providing your pet with attention, care and the right treatment, you will keep him healthy and beautiful.