The reason why the lover's tears plant is flattened How to restore the lover's tears? The scientific name "spider plant" is named because its leaves look like teardrops. It is a common ornamental plant in the family. Many flower friends find that their own lover's tears plants will have flattened leaves, which not only affects the appearance, but may also affect the growth of the plant. This article will reveal the reasons why the lover's tears plant is flattened and provide effective recovery methods. Reason why the lover's tears plant is flattened 1. Lack of water The most common reason for the lover's tears plant is lack of water. Chlorophyttes like a humid environment. If the soil is dried for a long time, the leaves will flatten due to water loss.
2. Excessive watering is the opposite of lack of water. Too much watering will also cause the leaves of lovers 'tears to collapse, and too much water will cause hypoxia in the roots, which will affect the normal growth of the plant.
3. Although plants like to scatter light due to insufficient light, long-term exposure to a dark environment will cause their leaves to collapse. This is because insufficient light will affect the photosynthesis of plants and lead to insufficient supply of nutrients.
4. Diseases and insect pests are also one of the reasons for the collapse of plant leaves. Common diseases and insect pests include leaf spot disease, aphids, etc. These diseases and insect pests will damage the leaves of plants, causing the leaves to turn yellow and collapse. If it is because of the lack of water caused by the collapse of the leaves, first of all to add water to the lover tears plants, but pay attention to watering to the right amount, avoid excessive watering.
2, control the watering frequency according to the growth habits of lover tears plants, reasonable arrangement of watering frequency, watering 1-2 times a week.
3, increase the light will be placed in a place where the scattered light is sufficient, such as balconies, windowsills, etc., if conditions permit, you can appropriately increase the light time.
4. Regularly inspect lover's tear plants to prevent and control pests and diseases. Timely measures must be taken when pests and diseases are discovered. Insecticides, fungicides, etc. can be used to control pests and diseases.
5. Trim sick leaves If diseased spots or pests appear on the leaves of lover's tears plants, prune the diseased leaves in time to prevent the spread of pests and diseases.
There are many reasons why the lover's tear plant becomes flat, but as long as we understand its growth habits and take corresponding measures, we can effectively solve this problem. I hope this article can help you maintain the lover's tear plant.
References: "China Flower Gardening" Magazine, No. 5, 2019,"Family Care Lovers 'Tears Plant Skills","Plant Pest Control Manual", China Agricultural Press, 2018 edition