Why Decembrist dry leaves. We solve the problem correctly

When breeding Decembrists (Varvarina spit rozhdestvennik - Common names; Zigokaktus Schlumberger - official) growers are sometimes faced with the following problem: the flower dry leaves.

Let us see what is the reason for this and what measures should be taken.

1. fungal disease

- blight It reflected in the fact that on the stem arises Decembrist black spot. This further leads to discoloration of the stem and the leaves dry out.

In this case it is recommended to change rozhdestvennika prior removal of the affected part. Do not forget to sprinkle her powdered charcoal.

- fitium manifests itself by the fact that the plants are also starting to dry leaves, and affected the root collar.

In this disease, before taking drastic measures you can try "Vitaroz" and "Maxim". In many cases they are effective drugs.

- Fusarium followed by drying of the leaves, root rot, root collar.

With this area of ​​destruction is better to use fungicides "Bayleton" or "Micol".

2. The defeat of the scale insects

In this case, changing color of leaves, they dry, brown spots appear (it ourselves scale insects, which are attached to the sheet with the lower (inner) side).

Recommended wipe every sheet brushed, and then rinsed out with warm water shower heads. Next, treat with a solution of insecticide.

To prevent a recurrence, wash the window sill, change the curtains.

3. Rotting of the root system

This is followed by drying and leaves abundant and occurs at frequent watering cold or hot water. In addition, it can be a consequence of the excessive soil fertilizer.

It is recommended to transplant rozhdestvennik, after removing the decayed part of the root system and its sprinkled powdered charcoal.

4. dry air

Zigokaktus Schlumberger, although a representative of cacti (forest), however bad It brings dry air, as in the wild it grows in the rain forests of South America, Eastern Brazil.

the problem is particularly acute with insufficient moisture worth between Sereda autumn to mid-spring due to heating. It is recommended to spray more often flower.

5. stem woodiness

Over time, the barrel maturing Decembrist stiffens, coarsens. Consequently, it may be suspended emergence of new shoots, the leaves begin to dry.

There are two possible solutions to the problem:

- topping the shoots, which will improve the quality of flowering,

- planting cuttings (rejuvenation of the plant).

It is interesting to note that the Decembrists can live a long time with good care - up to 15-20 years.