What are the diseases and pests of Nephrolepis exaltata?
The editor answers for the netizens about the diseases and pests of Nephrolepis exaltata and the experience of green plant maintenance in terms of the treatment and prevention of Nephrolepis exaltata pest control, and then let's get to know together.
Nephrolepis exaltata is a relatively common ornamental leaf plant and has high ornamental value, so it is loved by most people and kept at home. However, many people often encounter diseases and pests during the breeding process, so many people want to know what diseases and pests Nephrolepis exaltata has. In fact, there are not many common diseases and pests of Nephrolepis exaltata, but it is necessary to pay attention to prevention and treatment. Next, let's follow the editor to learn about the disease and pest control methods of Nephrolepis exaltata.
【One, what diseases and pests does Nephrolepis exaltata have】
<Scale insects>
This is a relatively common pest, and it is quite harmful to plants like Nephrolepis exaltata. Once the plant is invaded by this pest, it is easy to have symptoms of withered leaves, and in severe cases, it can even cause the whole plant to die. Therefore, flower friends should deal with it in time, preferably by spraying a specific insecticide.
Plants are easily infected with this disease when the weather is hot, and when Nephrolepis exaltata gets this disease, the roots will show symptoms of rot, which can affect the normal growth of the plant. In particularly severe cases, it can lead to the death of the whole plant. Generally, it is best to keep the plant in a ventilated position to effectively avoid root rot.
<Red spider>
Usually, when the plant is infected with this pest, there will be a situation of silk weaving behind the leaves, and the color of the leaves will also show abnormal conditions, such as yellowing and withering, etc. Therefore, it is best to pay attention to the leaves. If there are many leaves with this situation, it should be dealt with in time.
<Leaf blight>
What diseases and pests does Nephrolepis exaltata have?
Leaf blight is also a disease that causes serious harm. It starts from the leaf margin and tip, and initially, the lesion is irregular in shape, ranging from reddish-brown to gray-brown. Then, the lesions merge together, and black dots appear on the lesions, eventually leading to the death of the whole plant.
【Two, the prevention and control of diseases and pests of Nephrolepis exaltata】
Firstly, manual control methods can be used, which are suitable for situations where there are not many pests and the affected branches and leaves are not many. The pests can be brushed off directly with a soft brush or the branches with pests can be cut off. If the number is very large, we can spray pesticides for prevention and control, such as 40% omethoate at a thousandfold concentration, once every week, for a total of two to three times.
And it is also necessary to strengthen maintenance, water properly, do not let the potting soil accumulate too much water for a long time, so that the roots have a good breathable environment. Moreover, Nephrolepis exaltata likes humidity but is afraid of waterlogging and drought. Generally, water when it is completely dry, and increase the amount of watering in summer, while also frequently spraying clean water on the branches and leaves to increase humidity.
<Conclusion>
Through the detailed introduction above, I believe everyone already knows what diseases and pests Nephrolepis exaltata has. In fact, the most common diseases and pests of Nephrolepis exaltata are four, and these four diseases and pests are quite harmful to the plant. Therefore, flower friends can follow the disease and pest control methods of Nephrolepis exaltata mentioned above for treatment.
The specific content shared above about the diseases and pests of Nephrolepis exaltata and the treatment and prevention of Nephrolepis exaltata pest control is for everyone's reference and operation.