Leaf and flower, also known as bougainvillea, is a common ornamental plant, loved by many gardening enthusiasts for its bright flowers and good adaptability. Many enthusiasts find that leaf and flower sometimes die during maintenance. How does leaf and flower die? This article will unveil the main causes of leaf and flower death and provide corresponding preventive measures.
Soil problems1. Soil waterlogging: Leaf and flower is not tolerant to waterlogging. If the soil is waterlogged, it can lead to root hypoxia, causing root rot and ultimately leading to the death of leaf and flower.
2. Soil compaction: Long-term lack of soil loosening or improper fertilization can lead to soil compaction, affecting root respiration and causing the death of leaf and flower.
Improper watering1. Overwatering: Excessive watering can lead to soil waterlogging, causing root rot and ultimately leading to the death of leaf and flower.
2. Insufficient watering: Insufficient watering can cause leaf and flower to lack water, resulting in yellow leaves and severe cases can lead to the death of leaf and flower.
Improper fertilization1. Over-fertilization: Over-fertilization can lead to high soil salinity, damaging the roots and causing the death of leaf and flower.
2. Under-fertilization: Under-fertilization can cause leaf and flower to grow slowly, resulting in yellow leaves, and severe cases can lead to the death of leaf and flower.
Pest and disease invasion1. Red spider: Red spider will absorb the sap of leaf and flower, causing leaf yellowing and falling off, and severe cases can lead to the death of leaf and flower.
2. Aphids: Aphids will absorb the sap of leaf and flower, causing leaf yellowing and falling off, and severe cases can lead to the death of leaf and flower.
3. Powdery mildew: Powdery mildew can cause white powdery substances on the leaves of leaf and flower, and severe cases can lead to the death of leaf and flower.
Insufficient lightLeaf and flower likes plenty of sunshine. If it is kept in a dark environment for a long time, it can cause leaf yellowing and falling off, and severe cases can lead to the death of leaf and flower.
Preventive measures:
1. Choose the right soil: Choose well-draining and well-ventilated soil to avoid soil waterlogging.
2. Control watering: Reasonably control watering according to the growth stage of leaf and flower and climatic conditions to avoid excessive or insufficient watering.
3. Rational fertilization: Fertilize according to the growth needs of leaf and flower to avoid over-fertilization or under-fertilization.
4. Prevent and treat pests and diseases: Regularly inspect leaf and flower, and promptly prevent and treat pests and diseases to avoid invasion.
5. Provide sufficient light: Place leaf and flower in a sunny place to ensure its normal growth.
The causes of leaf and flower death are diverse, but as long as we understand its growth habits and master the correct maintenance methods, we can effectively prevent leaf and flower death. It is hoped that this article can provide useful references for gardening enthusiasts and let leaf and flower grow robustly under your care.