What are the diseases of虎皮兰 (Snake Plant)?
Below is an introduction to the diseases of虎皮兰 and the top five diseases and control methods in the green plant flower aspect for netizens. Next, the editor will introduce to the netizens.
虎皮兰 is one of the most popular ornamental leaf plants for everyone, especially for those who sit in the office, as it is very loved. It not only has high ornamental value but also can purify the air. However, diseases may occur during regular maintenance. So, how to deal with the diseases of 虎皮兰? Here are the top five diseases and control methods of 虎皮兰 that everyone can learn more about.
【Top Five Diseases and Control Methods of 虎皮兰】
<1. Leaf Spot Disease>
Leaf spot disease mainly appears on the leaves of 虎皮兰, with round spots in the initial stage of the disease, which are light yellow. In the later stage, they often fall off to form perforations. In severe cases, it can cause stem base rot or the whole plant to wilt.
<Control Method>
When encountering this disease, first reduce soil moisture. Then proceed with chemical spraying. You can use Bordeaux mixture, 53.8% Killda 2000 dry suspension, and spray once a week until the condition improves.
<2. Rot Disease>
In the early stage of rot disease, there are water-stained lesions on the leaves, which then gradually become irregularly round and dark gray in color. Finally, the lesion dries up and sinks, and in a humid environment, black mold spots appear on the leaves.
<Control Method>
When rot disease occurs, it is necessary to promptly remove the diseased leaves and appropriately change pots, and spray soil with the fungicide Tuji��. In the early stage of the disease, you can spray 50% carbendazim or thiophanate-methyl 800 times liquid, once a week.
<3. Bacterial Soft Rot Disease>
When 虎皮兰 has bacterial soft rot disease, the leaves change from green to gray-yellow, and when the rootstock is infected, it shows yellow soft rot, and the roots rot and die. This disease is most severe in spring and summer, caused by bacteria.
<Control Method>
During the onset of the disease, you can choose to spray with medical grade streptomycin 2000 times liquid, 47% Karin wettable powder 700 times liquid, or 30% Lüde suspension 500 times liquid, once a week. Usually, take good care of maintenance, water and fertilize appropriately, and maintain a suitable growth temperature.
<4. Anthracnose>
What are the diseases of 虎皮兰?
Anthracnose lesions start from the leaf tip or margin, brown, with obvious or indistinct concentric rings. There are scattered or regularly arranged small black spots on the diseased leaves. It is most likely to occur in high temperature and humidity in the south, especially from April to June.
<Control Method>
In the early stage of the disease, spray 50% carbendazim wettable powder 800 times liquid, or choose 75% carbendazim + 70% thiophanate-methyl wettable powder (1:1) 1000 times liquid. During the onset season, water appropriately, increase fertilization, prune the diseased branches, and maintain normal daily maintenance.
<5. Sunscald Disease>
Sunscald disease causes unclear wrinkling and wilting on the leaves, and in severe cases, the wilted area becomes water-soaked, necrotic, yellow, and rotting to dry patches.
<Control Method>
From June to October, it is necessary to provide appropriate shading and strengthen ventilation or cool down with water. Do not spray water on the leaves of 虎皮兰 around noon, and avoid harvesting plants in high temperatures. Reduce mechanical damage during harvesting.
<Conclusion>
Above is the specific content of the diseases of 虎皮兰 and the top five diseases and control methods for everyone's reference and operation.