Abstract: Friends who keep potted plants, did they suddenly discover some uninvited guests while carefully taking care of your dendrobium potted plants? Don't panic, let's talk to you today about the little insects that dendrobium potted plants may encounter, and let's unveil their mystery together. Common insect pests in Dendrobium potted plants...
Friends who keep potted plants, did they suddenly discover some uninvited guests while taking good care of your dendrobium potted plants? Don't panic, let's talk to you today about the little insects that dendrobium potted plants may encounter, and let's unveil their mystery together.
Common pests in Dendrobium potted plants Dendrobium is an ornamental plant, and its beautiful posture and unique temperament are deeply loved by people. While enjoying this beauty, we must also be wary of insects that may harm it. The following are some common Dendrobium potted pests: 1. Red spider: This little insect likes to move on the back of Dendrobium leaves and absorb plant juice, causing symptoms such as yellow spots and wilting on the leaves. Red spiders reproduce quickly. If not handled in time, they will cause serious damage to Dendrobium.
2. Scale insects: Scale insects are small in size and have a hard outer shell. They often gather on the leaves and branches of Dendrobium. They absorb nutrients from plants, causing them to grow slowly or even die.
3. Aphids: Aphids are small in size and have strong reproductive ability. They like to absorb juice from the young leaves and flower buds of Dendrobium. The damaged Dendrobium leaves will curl and deform, and the flowers will also be affected.
4. Whiteflies: Whiteflies are tiny, their wings are covered with white powder, and often gather on the back of Dendrobium leaves. They absorb plant juice, causing the leaves to yellow and fall off.
How to prevent and deal with pests Faced with these little insects, how should we prevent and deal with them?
1. Keep the environment clean: Regularly clean up fallen leaves and weeds around Dendrobium potted plants, maintain good ventilation, and reduce the occurrence of pests.
2. Reasonable watering: Avoid watering too much, which will cause water accumulation in the soil, which can easily breed bacteria and pests.
3. Reasonable fertilization: Apply appropriate amount of organic fertilizer to enhance Dendrobium's ability to resist diseases and pests.
4. Physical control: Regularly inspect Dendrobium leaves and branches to remove pests found in time to avoid the spread of pests.
5. Chemical control: When necessary, low-toxicity and low-residue pesticides can be used for control. However, it should be noted that the use of pesticides must be carried out in strict accordance with the instructions to avoid causing harm to Dendrobium.
Prevention and control methods of pests in Dendrobium potted plants When pests appear in Dendrobium potted plants, we can adopt the following methods to prevent and control them: 1. Manual killing: For small pests, they can be caught and eliminated manually. 2. Water flushing method: Wash dendrobium leaves with a spray can to wash away pests.
3. Biological control: Use natural enemy insects, such as predatory mites, parasitic bees, etc., to control pests.
4. Pesticide prevention and control: Select appropriate pesticides for spraying while ensuring safety.
Although Dendrobium potted plants are beautiful, they can also encounter pests. Understanding common pests and their control methods can help us better take care of these lovely plants. Remember that only by maintaining good maintenance habits can Dendrobium potted plants thrive and add a touch of green to our lives.