Asparagus is an asparagus plant that hails from South Africa and Madagascar.
It is unpretentious in cultivation, it develops very quickly, and therefore it is very popular in apartments and offices.
The ideal place for him is a hanging basket that is not in direct sunlight.
What to do if aspargus turns yellow and showered?
Asparagus cannot be called a plant that requires special habitat conditions for itself.
But there are still the simplest rules, which are not to be ignored.
So why do yellow leaves fall off asparagus?
There are several causes of this disease, eliminating which and ensuring proper care of the flower, you can bring the flower back to life:
- Excessive watering;
- Lack or excessively bright light;
- Overdrying earthen coma;
- Low humidity (dry air) in the room;
- High temperature in the room;
- Filling the roots of the pot space.
If trouble happened and the leaves of asparagus crumbled - do not panic.
The first step is to trim the bare shoots left after them, and then move the pot to the optimum conditions for the plant.
Watering mode
Asparagus (asparagus) is watered abundantly, however, no more than 3 times a week.
It is best to do this immediately after the topsoil has dried - this is determined by the touch of a finger.
It is necessary to closely monitor that the water after the procedure does not remain in the pan.
In winter, the intensity of irrigation is reduced, producing it a few days after the soil dries out. No need to bring the soil to dry completely.
Lighting
Asparagus loves a well-lit room with protection from direct sunlight. Eastern or western windows will be the best place for it. In the south you can keep it not on the windowsill itself, but nearby, providing shading during the midday heat.
In the summer, the flower can be carried to fresh air, but the place is selected in the penumbra, where it will not fall under the direct sun.
ATTENTION! Asparagus under direct rays threatens the leaves with sunburn, which will cause their yellowing and falling off.
Humidity
The plant likes moist air, its dryness is one of the main causes of yellowing and falling off of asparagus.
In the summer, the branches must be sprayed with settled water from the sprayer.
The most favorable time for this is in the morning at dawn or in the evening under the sunset.
TIP! If the problem of low humidity is particularly acute (for example, during the heating season in winter), the pot can be placed on a tray with wet clay or moss. This nourishes the air near the flower with additional moisture. Spraying is not necessary to interrupt.
Occasionally you can arrange a swim in the bathroom under the shower. Soil during the procedure is protected by a package from falling into it with tap water.
Temperature
The plant needs moderate air temperature within + 20-25 degrees.
It can withstand a short-term increase in temperature, but a long stay in hot air will cause the shoots to dry out.
In winter, during dormancy, it is best to provide a temperature of up to +15 degrees; at a higher temperature, the leaves will crumble and the stems become bare.
Asparagus (asparagus) is afraid of drafts.
Transfer
The signal to transplant is the germination of roots from the holes in the pot.
The young plant needs to be transplanted annually - its roots grow very actively and quickly fill the entire container.
As soon as the flower is 4-5 years old, it is enough to replant it every 2-3 years. If asparagus is not planned to be propagated by division, then for each procedure the pot is selected 2-3 cm more than the previous one.
Moderate trimming of the roots is allowed. At the bottom of the new pot, a thick layer of expanded clay drainage is poured, and the soil is mixed from two parts of leafy and humus soil and one part of sand.
Within 5-7 days after transplantation, the plant adapts to the changed conditions and moves away from the stress. During this period, it is best not to feed, do not water, do not expose to bright light.
Pests
Asparagus can be affected by aphid, scab or spider mite.
IMPORTANT! Pest control can be a serious problem - this plant is very poorly tolerated by treatment with insecticides. Therefore, it is optimal to identify them in the early stages of infection.
Aphid - a small insect green or yellow. The most massively live on the underside of the leaves, where they can be seen without much effort.
Signs of the appearance of aphids are the presence of a whitish plaque on the leaves, in which fungal diseases appear without treatment.
Before treating a plant, it is necessary to wipe it with a sponge and soapy water.
Apply chemical spraying carefully, having previously checked the flower reaction on one branch.
Shchitovka - A parasitic insect that feeds on plant sap. They stick to the leaves and the trunk, which leads to their drying out.
A sign of infection with the shield is the appearance of brown convex bubbles on the leaves.
Adult scale insects are manually removed from the plant with a sponge or cotton swab. After that, the whole plant is washed with soapy water. If the colony is large, then chemical spraying may be required. Before him, be sure to check the reaction of the plant.
Spider mite - red insect. Its sign is the appearance of a white thin web on the leaves of the plant.
When dealing with them, the flower is actively treated with a soap sponge. Immediately wash off the soap is not necessary - it is best to wait 3-4 hours to achieve the death of the pest.
After water treatments, the plant is placed in a plastic bag to create a zone of high humidity.
IMPORTANT! Causes of yellowing and falling leaves of asparagus is usually a gross violation of the mode of care for him. This may be excessive or insufficient lighting, overflowing or drying the earth, low humidity.
If the trouble occurred - you need to cut off the affected branches and optimize conditions. In addition to disease, the plant can be affected by pests, while the fight against them is difficult due to the undesirability of the use of chemicals.
