Why do potted flowers wither
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I. Insufficient water: Lack of water is a common cause of withering in potted flowers. It manifests as pale and yellow leaves, wrinkled and lackluster leaf surfaces, soft and sunken petioles, and entire leaves drooping and withering.
The main reasons are as follows:
Firstly, for flowers that prefer warm and humid environments, when summer arrives, due to excessively dry air and high water evaporation, they cannot obtain the necessary water, leading to dehydration. The rescue method is to move the potted flowers to a ventilated and shaded area, water them after the potting soil has cooled down, and then start watering once in the morning and once in the evening from the next day. Note that the watering time in summer should be before 10 am and after 5 pm. When the weather is cooler, water around noon, and when it's cold, water between 2 pm and 3 pm.
Secondly, the lack of water in the potting soil is often due to the insufficient amount of water given by the flower keeper each time, only wetting the surface of the potting soil, with the water not reaching the bottom of the pot, and the lower roots not absorbing water. Over time, the flowers naturally wither due to lack of water. The remedy is to water the potting soil, but be careful to gradually increase the amount of water, and not to suddenly pour too much. This is because when the plant withers, the root hairs have atrophied and lost their water absorption function. At the same time, withering has caused the cells to lose water, and if suddenly given too much water, it will cause the cell wall and the protoplasmic wall to separate.
II. Overwatering: Just as flowers cannot do without water, too much watering can also cause withering. Excessive soil moisture blocks the pores in the soil, preventing oxygen from entering and causing hypoxia, leading to root rot. When the soil is too moist, the plant often shows pale young leaves, followed by drooping old leaves with yellowing color, and eventually withering or even dying. In this case, stop watering and loosen the soil. In severe situations, remove the plant from the pot, cut off the rotting roots, and replant it in sandy soil.
III. Excessive sunlight: Some shade-loving flowers, if not properly shaded or exposed to strong sunlight, will have withered and curled leaves, and severe cases may result in yellowing and falling leaves. In this case, move the flowers to a shaded area or take other shading measures.
IV. Over-fertilization: Some flower keepers, eager to see their flowers flourish, rush to success by applying excessive or overly concentrated fertilizer, or fertilizing too frequently. This can cause the exudation of cell sap from the potted flowers, leading to plasmolysis. This is manifested by the marginal browning of the leaves, withered leaves, and eventual death after a long time. One should water the pot with more clean water to dilute the fertilizer in the soil, elevate the pot to allow water to quickly drain out, or immediately repot with fresh soil, allowing the plant to gradually return to normal growth.
V. Hard water: Regularly using hard water to water plants can cause them to gradually wither and the soil to become alkaline and compacted. Switching to soft water will improve the situation. Apart from cacti from arid desert regions, most flowers prefer soft water and dislike hard water. Rainwater and snow water are generally neutral, contain no minerals or toxic substances, are clean and hygienic, and contain more oxygen and nitrogen nutrients from the air, making them an ideal natural soft water. River and lake water, as well as pond water, are usually accumulated from rainwater, contain few minerals, have low hardness, and carry more soluble nutrients from the flowing areas, which can promote the growth of flowers and make their colors more vibrant. Household waste water, such as laundry water and dishwashing water, due to their high alkalinity, chlorine, and oil content, not only have direct toxic effects on flowers but also damage the soil structure and should not be used to water plants.
VI. Disease damage: When the weather is sunny and the soil is moist, it is most suitable for bacterial growth and reproduction, and potted flowers are easily infected with bacteria, often showing withering symptoms. This is manifested by the loss of rigidity and flexibility in the leaves, feeling very soft to the touch, with the lower leaves withering first, some sprawling on the ground, and then gradually spreading to the entire plant, with all leaves becoming soft and lying on the ground. The rescue method is to use soil disinfectant.
Specific operation: Mix 4-5 grams of soil disinfectant with 1.5 kilograms of river sand (or fine soil) thoroughly, make a mixture of river sand and soil disinfectant, and then cover a layer of this mixture around the root area of the potted flowers. After covering, spray a small amount of water to moisten the river sand. If detected early, the plant can recover within one day after the above treatment.
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