The main types of diseases of cyclamen, and how to treat them

Cyclamen is a graceful tuberous perennial plant. The flower is relatively small in size, with an interesting pattern on the wide leaves and bright flowers. Unfortunately, cyclamen is susceptible to all sorts of diseases and attacks of pests, which include: bacteria, viruses, and other diseases of a nonparasitic nature, starting from improper care of the flower.

The causes of diseases of cyclamen, which factors affect the health of the plant

So what causes cyclamen diseases and what pests and diseases threaten the flower? Most likely, your cyclamen will get sick if:

• in the room where the flower stands, the air is too dry;
• soil too wet in a pot;
• the room is very hot;
• soil mixture does not fit the flower;
• during the period of rest you fill it with water too much;
• catastrophically little light.

These are the main, but not the only factors influencing the "well-being" of cyclamen. However, taking them into account, you will have far fewer problems with growing this type of plant.

Fusarium and its treatment

Cyclamen diseases can be detected in the early stages and their treatment can save their lives. For example, if you notice that the flower begins to turn yellow from the top, then most likely it starts to develop fusarium. The cause of the disease is a fungus called - "Fusarium". It affects the plant tissue and its vascular system. Because of this pest, the vessels of cyclamen become blocked, as a result, the flower slowly fades. The fungus stays in the soil for a long time, entering the plant through the root system.

To get rid of fusarium, you must:

• spray the plant with topsin-M;
• water with a base solution;
• be sure to isolate the flower, so that the disease is not transmitted to other plants.

How to cure wet rot, what to do when the roots rot

If you notice that the flower has flowers and leaves hanging down, a sharp and unpleasant smell has appeared, then you should know if your cyclamen has “Erwinia” or wet rot. The roots of the plants also gradually rot. It is easy to explain such a phenomenon: because of cracks or wounds on vegetative organs or tubers, bacteria have entered the flower and gradually kill it. Also, the source of the infection may be another diseased plant or contaminated water. Unfortunately, effective methods of dealing with this scourge does not exist. Cyclamen should be destroyed immediately so that other plants do not get sick.

Gray rot - the most dangerous disease

Gray rot, or "Botrytis cinerea", occurs on cyclamen due to damp and cool air. In such a situation, these plants are too weak and gray mold, the fungus of which was brought from the water and wind, instantly affects the flower. Also, cyclamen can get sick with high humidity, high density of plants and as a result of cold content at night.In addition, the development of the disease provokes improper watering, for example, if water gets into the “growth point” of the bud and leaves. Symptoms of this disease are:

• the appearance of gray mold on the stems and leaves (due to the strong fluctuations of air, it can fly);
• diseased peduncles plants will darken and die off;
• infected leaves of the flower turn yellow and die too.

To get rid of the fungus, you need as carefully as possible to remove those parts of the plant that have already been struck by gray mold. In addition, avoiding drafts, as often as possible, ventilate the room. Treat the flower with a fungicide and try to spray it less often. Watering is better once a day.

Cyclamen anthracnose how to cure ailment

Cyclamen anthracnosis occurs because of the fungus of the genus - "Gloeosporium". The development of the disease is enhanced by warm and humid conditions. The fungus affects the growth of peduncles and leaves. For some time the disease may not be felt, but when cyclamen releases flower stalks, the disease can be immediately identified.Peduncles affected by fungus do not develop, become distorted, their upper part dries out. Due to a halt in the development of peduncles, flowering never occurs. Following the peduncles, the leaves are also infected. Old leaves, withering gradually die off, and young ones dry around the edges and begin to curl.

To get rid of anthracnosis you need to use steamed earth. If, nevertheless, the fungus was able to infect cyclamen, then try to maintain a low level of humidity, remove diseased leaves, peduncles and process the fungicide 4 times.

Cyclamen pests, the main methods of struggle

Cyclamen is a tender plant that needs careful care and attention to the manifestation of various pests and diseases. The main threat to cyclamens is:

Aphid

Aphids on cyclamen are considered to be the most annoying pest. It affects the loss of the plant nutrient juice. In the case of a large accumulation of insects, cyclamen gradually loses its ideal geometric proportions of flowers and leaves and is deformed. Aphids come in a variety of colors: gray, green, orange, or even black.This parasite pretty quickly captures new territories and kills a flower in the truest sense of the word. If you find dandruff-like bloom on cyclamen leaves, be sure - your aphid started up on your flower.

To get rid of it, you must use an insecticide. Spray the plant after thoroughly washing it under a strong stream of water.

Thrips

Another type of disease called cyclamen is the invasion of thrips. The shape of the pest is similar to the spindle, and its approximate length is 2 millimeters. Thripsum can be replaced with the naked eye, the insect is mobile and fairly bright, which makes it very noticeable on the flower. The symptom of the appearance of thrips - the formation of silver drips, which remain after the movement of the pest. Due to mobility, thrips quickly affects the whole flower. Cyclamen is stained, stunts and deforms. If time does not eliminate the threat, then the larvae may appear, which will lead to a massive fall of the leaves.

To get rid of thrips, you must use special tape traps.After that, treat the flower with insecticide.

Cyclamen mite

Mite on cyclamen is almost impossible to notice with the naked eye, because it is about 300 microns long. He has a yellow body and four pairs of legs. The mite strikes the inner surface of the leaf and it may seem to you that there is dust on the flower, but this turns out to be just a place where a large number of mites accumulate. The result of the appearance of pests is a change in the leaves along the edges. If they are allowed to spread, the stems will start to twist and the buds will fall off. To eliminate a malicious tick, you must immediately remove the flowers, leaves and buds that were affected. Treat the flower folk remedies or chemicals.

As you can see, different diseases of cyclamen can cause serious harm to the flower, and only their timely treatment will save the plant.