Sometimes, cyclamen owners face the problem of its withering. Some gardeners, especially beginners, it introduces a light shock. The main question they ask is how to bring the flower back to life and save it.
The article will discuss the main causes of wilting, and how to deal with it, how to prevent the drying of flower stalks. As well as tips on flower resuscitation and home care rules.
Major negative factors
Initially, you need to pay attention to the condition of the tubers. If tubers have damage, then it is better not to acquire such a plant. Roots rot is also unacceptable. Tubers should be smooth and leaves look healthy.
All diseases of indoor plants, including cyclamen, are divided into two types: parasitic and non-parasitic. The first case is harm from insects, and the second is improper care.
Nonparasitic diseases appear for the following reasons:
- Excessive hydration.
- Lack of moisture in the room with cyclamen.
- Incorrectly selected soil.
- Unsuitable pot size.
- Bad place to plant.
Parasitic diseases appear due to such pests as:
Aphid. The most common pest. It takes all the sap of the flower, drains it and leads to the deformation of the leaves and the stem. If a bloom of white, green, gray on the leaves was noticed, then aphid settled on the cyclamen. To eliminate the use of insecticide, which is sprayed with a flower. After the procedure, the plant should be washed under water.- Thrips. The main difference is their activity. It is easy to notice this pest, as they are quite bright. After thrips leave a silver shade on cyclamen. The pest inhibits the growth of leaves, as a result of which they can fall. You can destroy the enemy with a special adhesive tape or insecticide.
- Cyclamen tick. It is almost not noticeable to human eyes, because it has very small sizes. A parasite develops on the inside of the leaf. It looks like the leaves are covered in dust. You can get rid of using chemical antiseptics.
Aphid. The most common pest. It takes all the sap of the flower, drains it and leads to the deformation of the leaves and the stem. If a bloom of white, green, gray on the leaves was noticed, then aphid settled on the cyclamen. To eliminate the use of insecticide, which is sprayed with a flower. After the procedure, the plant should be washed under water.Why do flower stalks dry up?
This may occur for some reason:
- excessive battery heat;
- hard water;
- rest period.
Important! If the cyclone began to dry up sharply, the plant should immediately be removed away from the batteries and the irrigation regime should be reviewed, in particular, the water it is produced.
But the peduncle does not always descend from these factors, it is possible that the flower will have a period of rest. The hibernation of the plant begins with the cessation of flowering and withering of the peduncle. At this time, it is necessary to gradually reduce the intensity of irrigation. And after complete drying, it is transferred to a dark cool place.
How to avoid drying out?
First, remove all dry and yellow leaves and flowers at the base. In no case should scissors or a knife be used, as this may lead to a subsequent progression of the disease.
In order to not dry cyclamen, he will need favorable conditions. It is recommended to clean the plant away from heating devices. It is necessary to prevent direct sun exposure to the flower. On very hot days, you can even cover the tubers with pieces of ice. In the summer of cyclamen carried into the shade. If the plant has stood for a long time in the sun, then put the pot with him in a basin with cold water. After such a simple procedure, the flower comes to life.
Leaves turn yellow and dry - this may be due to infection. (all the possible reasons why the leaves dry and the plant withers, you will find out here, and why they are curled up here). In order to get rid of the fungus, it is necessary to irrigate the soil with a 0.1% solution of foundationol or spray it with a 0.1% solution of a preparation called Topsin-M.
Drying is also caused by wet rot. Bacteria enter through cracks in the tubers. Often, such an infection occurs at the sites of sheet tearing or gets through the water, the soil. The infected flower is treated with antiseptic and watered only with settled water.
What to do to reanimate the plant?
It happens that outwardly cyclamen looks already dry and dead, but do not despair, you can try to reanimate it. First you need to get the rhizome and inspect. Even if the small roots are dead and the tuber is elastic, the plant can be saved, otherwise it will not help. It is necessary to thoroughly rinse the roots from the ground and treat with any fungicide. Then lightly dry and plant in a new land.
Read more about how to save the plant from death, read this article.
Care rules
Many inexperienced growers believe that caring for cyclamen is difficult. But in reality this is not entirely true; you just need to abide by care recommendations:
- During flowering, the plant will need a temperature of + 12 ... +14 degrees, this is optimal.
- A large amount of light without direct rays of the sun is welcomed.
- Proper watering is also very important. Water should not fall on the leaves and stem of the flower. Watering is carried out carefully, on the edge of the pot or in the pan. Excessive moisture will cause decay. About saving a flower after overflow we wrote here.
Conclusion
Cyclamen is a beautiful plant with its own characteristics that you need to know. By following these simple recommendations and tracking the state of the flower, you can enjoy its presence in the house for many years.
