Why twists violet leaves and how to remedy the situation
Violet - a plant that does not have serious requirements for cultivation. Due to its ruggedness, it grows well on windowsills, decorating the interior.
However, sometimes violets sick, what can be said twisted leaves. Why is this happening and how to fix the situation?
Causes of leaf roll
Experienced growers say that the causes of leaf roll may be a few, but most common in all three:
1. wrong watering
In this case, we are talking not only about the overflow and underfilling. A large amount of water allows the plant roots to rot and the entire exchange process is disrupted.
The same happens with the lack of moisture. Therefore, it is important to provide moisture to the plant as much as it needs, no more and no less.
2. The overabundance of fertilizer
Quite often inexperienced growers use large amounts of fertilizer for plants, believing that in this way they benefit violet.
In fact, as soon as the leaves begin to curl, it is necessary to sound the alarm, because the soil can be a large amount of nitrogen. From this overabundance of plants can all die.
Therefore, before purchasing the ground for violets, it is important to consult with the seller, and indicate that the soil needs it for violets.
3. The reason may be twisting and cyclamen mite
This insect is despite the fact that the very small, as you can see it only through a microscope, can seriously harm violet.
Mite safely located on the back side of the sheet and feeds them, and then the plant begins to curl.
Thus on the surface it may appear that there is a certain layer of dust, which can not be washed off.
For the treatment it is necessary to use special tools.
The reasons can be quite easy to identify, but not immediately take corrective measures so that the flower has got attractive appearance.
Resuscitation for violets
The first step is to produce transplant violets. You must purchase a new ground and change the pot.
The latter can be boiled so that all ticks, let them be and not so much, totally lost. Next, inspect the root system of the plant.
If the cause of the twisting is incorrect watering, you need all the pieces of rotten root system to eliminate.
Next, you need to transplant the plant and do not forget about the drainage.