Reasons and Treatment for Dahlia Leaf Curling
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Reasons and Treatment for Dahlia Leaf Curling
There are many reasons for dahlia leaf curling, such as excessive light exposure, insufficient water, and improper fertilization. Once dahlia leaves wither, it is first necessary to clean up the wilted leaves, then move the plant to a shady place for care, and at the same time, supplement water for the plant in a timely manner. You can also spray water on the dahlia leaves or around them to cool down.
What Causes Dahlia Leaf Curling
Dahlia leaf curling may be due to the plant being infected with powdery mildew, or it might be caused by improper care, such as excessive light exposure, improper watering, and improper fertilization, all of which can lead to leaf curling.
Reasons for Dahlia Leaf Curling
Excessive Light Exposure: The summer sun is very strong, and if dahlias are exposed to strong sunlight directly, their leaves can easily get sunburned, causing leaf curling.
Insufficient Water: In the summer, the temperature is very high, and water evaporates quickly, which can easily cause the dahlia leaves to dehydrate, leading to soft or wilted leaves.
Improper Fertilization: If using uncomposted fertilizer or overly concentrated fertilizer for dahlias, it can easily damage the plant's roots, and injured roots can cause the dahlia leaves to wilt.
Newly grown dahlia leaves curlingNewly grown dahlia leaves may curl due to a lack of water when the temperature is too high in summer, as well as because new leaves require a lot of nutrients. If too much concentrated fertilizer is applied or not enough fertilizer is given at this time, it will cause the leaves to wither and curl.
Treatment for Withered Dahlia Leaves
First, it is necessary to clean up the wilted leaves, then move the potted dahlia to a shady place for care, and at the same time, supplement water for the dahlia in a timely manner. You can also spray water on the dahlia leaves or around them to cool down.
The above is a comprehensive introduction to the reasons for and treatment of dahlia leaf curling, hoping to bring some knowledge about green plants to green plant enthusiasts.