Causes of the whitening of Echinacea leaves The solution to the whitening of Echinacea leaves, Echinacea, as a common ornamental plant, is deeply loved by people for its bright flowers and unique shape. During the maintenance process, many flower friends will find that the leaves of Echinacea appear whitening, which not only affects the beauty of the plant, but may also affect the growth of the plant. This article will provide you with a detailed analysis of the reasons for the whitening of Echinacea leaves and provide corresponding solutions. Reasons why the leaves of Echinacea turn white 1. Insufficient light Echinacea likes enough sunshine. If it is exposed to a dark environment for a long time, it will cause the leaves to turn white. This is because the plant cannot carry out sufficient photosynthesis, which affects the normal growth of the leaves.
2. Improper watering Watering is an important part of maintaining plants, but improper watering can also cause the leaves to turn white. Too much or too little watering will affect the roots of the plants to absorb water and nutrients, which in turn causes the leaves to turn white.
3. Soil problems Soil is the basis for plant growth. Soil quality is directly related to the growth status of plants. If the soil is too poor or poor drainage, the plant roots will not be able to absorb nutrients normally, causing the leaves to turn white.
4. Pest, insect pests and diseases are one of the important reasons for the white leaves of Echinacea. Common pests and diseases include aphids, red spiders, etc. They absorb nutrients from plants and cause the leaves to turn white.
5. Uncomfortable temperature Echinacea has certain adaptability to temperature, but too high or too low temperature will affect plant growth. In high or low temperature environments, the leaves of Echinacea are prone to white. Methods to solve the problem of whitening leaves of Echinacea 1. Properly increase the light and place Echinacea in a sunny place. Ensure at least 4-6 hours of direct light every day. If the light is insufficient, artificial light sources can be used to supplement it.
2. Reasonable watering According to the dryness and dryness of the soil, water it at the right time. Generally, it is enough to keep the soil slightly moist to avoid too much or too little watering.
3. Improve the soil Select soil suitable for the growth of Echinacea, such as legular soil, sand, etc., and regularly apply organic fertilizers to improve soil fertility.
4. Regularly inspect plants to prevent and control pests and diseases, treat pests and diseases found in a timely manner, and use pesticides, fungicides, etc. to prevent and control them.
5. Control the temperature and place Echinacea in a suitable temperature environment to avoid damage to plants caused by high or low temperatures.
There are many reasons why Echinacea leaves turn white, but as long as we understand the reasons and take corresponding measures, we can effectively solve this problem. I hope this article can be helpful to the majority of flower friends and let your Echinacea thrive.