Analysis of the causes of water shortage and leaves drying up. Ways to save dried leaves With the arrival of high temperatures in summer, many plants have begun to dry up their leaves, which has undoubtedly caused headaches for many friends who love gardening and plant maintenance. When our plant leaves are dry due to lack of water, is there any possibility to save them? This article will reveal the way to save the dry leaves from water shortage. Analysis of the reasons for drying up leaves due to lack of water We need to understand the reasons for drying up plant leaves. There are mainly the following reasons for drying up plant leaves: 1. Insufficient water: Long-term water shortage is the main reason for drying up plant leaves.
2. Damage to plant roots: Damage to the roots will affect the plant's absorption of water and nutrients, resulting in drying out of leaves.
3. Invasion of pests and diseases: Pest and insect pests can damage the leaves of plants, causing them to lose their normal functions, which in turn causes the leaves to dry out. Methods to save dried leaves 1. Timely replenishment When you find that plant leaves are dry, you must first check the moisture content of the soil. If the soil is dry, water the plants immediately. When watering, pay attention to watering them thoroughly so that the water can fully penetrate into the soil. Avoid excessive watering to avoid causing hypoxia in the roots.
2. Check the root system. If the leaves are dried up due to damage to the root system, the root system needs to be checked in time. The plant can be taken out of the flowerpot and check whether the root system is rotten or blackened. If so, the rotten root system should be cut off and treated with rooting powder to promote the growth of new roots.
3. Improving ventilation and maintaining a good ventilated environment is crucial to the growth of plants. If plants are in a hot and humid environment for a long time, the leaves will easily dry out. Pay attention to maintaining indoor and outdoor air circulation to avoid plants from being invaded by pests and diseases.
4. Fertilization Appropriate fertilization can supplement the nutrients needed for plant growth and promote the restoration of vitality of plants. When plant leaves dry up, you can choose to apply some rooting fertilizers to help plants restore root function.
5. Prevent pests and diseases Regularly check whether plants are infested by diseases and pests. Once discovered, they must be treated in a timely manner. Pesticides, fungicides and other pesticides can be used for prevention and control. At the same time, pay attention not to overuse pesticides to avoid causing harm to plants and the environment.
It is not irreparable that the leaves are dry out of water. As long as we discover and take correct measures in time, most plants can regain their vitality. In daily life, we must pay attention to the growth conditions of plants, discover and solve problems encountered during plant growth in a timely manner, and let our plants grow healthily and vigorously.
References: "Manual for Diagnosis and Control of Plant Diseases", China Agricultural Press, 2018 edition.
"Gardening Technical Manual", China Agricultural Press, 2017 edition.