Top 5 Pelargonium diseases and their treatment

One of the most popular indoor plants for a long time is the geranium, which in botany is called pelargonium. Mistress loved her beauty, which immediately attracts bright buds and emerald leaves the attention of any visitor.

Also pelargonium has become known as one of the most undemanding plants. But, despite this, even she may have the disease, which should be able to treat every woman.

Biologists separated 5 major ailments, which may match geranium.

· Bacterial shine or ring stains

This disease appears to be "burned". On leaves appear round watery brown spots. They may also appear yellow wedge-shaped region along the edge of the sheet.

The bacteria in this covers the entire vascular system of the plant through the veins and petioles. Ultimately, the entire plant can be struck by disease and it all ended with the death of the flower.

The most important thing in this situation - immediately destroy affected leaves, so as not to allow the bacteria to multiply.

This is one of the most dangerous diseases, anything that might come into contact with diseased geraniums should be treated, including gardening tools and even the benches, where pots were. Spray the solution of pelargonium special fungicides.

· gray mold

Typically, this problem occurs if the pelargonium be in the cold, and her kidney waterlogged. Leaves turn brown and watery, can then be covered with gray fungal spores.

Flowers in this fall. The method of treatment is the same as in the first case, to remove the affected part of the plant and process flower fungicide.

Important! Fungicides should be applied at the first sign of the disease, in order to reduce its spread.

· Rust

This disease is very easily identified. Reddish-brown dots appear on the underside of leaves. Removal of infected plant parts and the use of the fungicide - the best way to treat the sick geranium, affected by rust.

In addition, the premises need to increase air circulation.

· Chernonozhka

Usually affects young plants and cuttings. Geranium stalk rots, it all begins with the brown water-soaked rot at the stem base.

Then there is black, which extends over the entire flower and the plant dies. In this case, there is only one way - to cut off the top of the flower and its root.

· Eden

Disease of excessive moisture. Pelargonium absorbs water, but does not have time to evaporate the excess and "getting wet." It is urgent to dry ground, ventilate the room and ensure good drainage plant.

It is important to identify the disease in time to save the flower. The reasons may be fungi, bacteria or pests waterlogging. Compliance with all health regulations when transplanting and cultivation will help to avoid problems and save pelargonium.