Each home has its own unique atmosphere, which is created using different decorative techniques. Indoor plants are an important detail of comfort. Violets are one of the most common and beloved flowers. Proper care of them will ensure their long flowering and excellent growth.
Unfortunately, various diseases can significantly damage the plant or lead to its death. Therefore, it is important to study possible injuries, their prevention and treatment.
Let's consider the most common diseases of violets with photos and their treatment in various ways.
Powdery mildew
This is a fungal leaf infection that appears as a white coating that looks like flour. The cause of this disease can be abundant watering and a significant decrease in air temperature in the room. Also, fungal spores often enter the flower through the renewed soil during transplantation. The most vulnerable to this disease are young and mature plants.
Bronze leaves
This disease is viral. When it occurs, violet leaves are affected. Photograph of the illnesspresented below. Bronzing is characterized by a violation of color, the appearance of brown-yellow spots, a change in the shape of the leaf. The virus not only spoils the appearance of the flower, but also destroys the tissues of the plant, its development as a whole.
Fusariosis
One of the most dangerous diseases of violets is infectious fusarium. Infection occurs in the absence of top dressing, low air temperature, watering with cold water, weakness of the plant after the completion of the flowering period. The infection develops very quickly and can kill the violet in a short time. It manifests itself in the form of rotting of the roots, and then the leaves, which turn black and die. A plant infected with Fusarium can become a source of infection for other flowers.
Light blight
Another fungal disease common among many plants. It is expressed in the appearance of brown spots on the leaves, developing until completely dry and dying off. At the same time, the roots are dark in color and easily detached from the rest of the plant. Spores of this fungus can be found in the soil. They are activated with insufficient illumination and high humidity.
Foul Lesions
The disease can affect the leaves, stems and roots of the plant. Signs are the presence of brown or gray mold. Infection occurs through the soil, into which the remains of an infected plant or spores of a putrefactive fungus can get. Also, the disease can develop in case of excessive watering, stagnation of water in the pot, which contribute to the development of the fungus. With putrefactive infection, the rootsviolets become soft, leaves lose color and elasticity.
Pests
Violets can be attacked by various insects, which not only damage the flower, but also carry many diseases.
One of the most dangerous pests are ticks. There are many species of this insect, each of which causes damage to violets. The most common are cyclamen and red spider species.
Often the presence of a tick and their egg laying can be seen with the naked eye. The main indicators of violet disease are also the presence of small dark pricks in the places of pest bites, stunting of the flower, changes in the color and shape of the leaves, an increase in the number of villi, increased fragility of the stem, dropping buds and cessation of flowering.
Another dangerous pest for violets is aphids. Insects live in buds and on the inside of the leaf. Pest infestation is common in the warm season. They can also be brought into the house when airing, on outerwear or with a new flower. Aphids multiply very quickly and move from one flower to another. It feeds on the juice of the plant, which can lead to its death. Photos of violets and their diseases are presented in our article. The image below shows aphids and their eggs.
Among other common pests of violets, sciarids cause great damage. These small black flies infect the plant in large numbers. Just like aphids, they feed on sapleaves. Sciarids also spoil the roots of the flower, laying larvae in the soil.
Cure diseases
To protect the flower from damage and prevent its death, it is important to know how to treat violet diseases.
In case of any damage to the plant, the diseased flower should be immediately isolated from others to avoid the spread of infection. It is also necessary to remove all affected areas of leaves, stems and roots, reduce watering to a minimum.
When maintaining the root system, it is better to transplant the plant into disinfected soil. If the roots are severely damaged, a he althy violet leaf should be separated for further breeding.
Unfortunately, it is not always possible to save the affected violets, because viral and fungal infections spread very quickly. Nevertheless, a large number of drugs have been developed that defeat the infection in the initial stages of the disease.
Fungal infections such as powdery mildew, late blight, Fusarium, rot, are affected by antibiotic therapy. The most famous antifungal drugs for plants are Fitosporin, Bayleton and others. They are not only able to rid the violet of diseases, but also prevent their occurrence. Such funds can be used as a preventive measure.
To combat insects that have settled on plants, it is also necessary to get rid of the affected areas, transplant the violet. Such drugs as Inta-Vir, Agravertin will help. Forleaf processing, you can apply a soapy or soda solution.
There are many folk ways in the fight against flower diseases, which are used as an additional treatment. One of the most common is watering violets with a solution of manganese. This method saves the plant from pests, prevents the development of infections and is an excellent top dressing.
When fighting powdery mildew and rot, you can sprinkle the plant with sulfur, pour infusion of onion peel.
Violet diseases are often caused by improper care and negative external influences. To avoid their appearance, do not forget about the rules for growing these flowers.
Disease prevention
To prevent possible diseases of violets, it is important to follow the recommendations for caring for them:
- Proper transplant. It is necessary to provide the flower with useful substances. Without a timely transplant, the soil ceases to pass air, which can cause diseases. It should be slightly moist, contain an admixture of sand and peat. Transplantation should be done at least once a year, preferably during the period of absence of flowering. The best time of the year is spring. However, if the soil becomes infected or pests appear, transplantation must be carried out immediately. To prevent diseases, it is necessary to first freeze the earth for several days. The pot should be disinfected before transplanting. If it previously contained a diseased plant, it is best not to use it.
- Timely watering. The frequency of this procedure depends on the conditions of the room in which the flower is located. Do not allow the soil to completely dry out. Too much moisture isn't good either. This can lead to violet diseases that take a long time to heal. Contact with water on the leaves can cause spots. Watering can be done by pouring water into the pan. With direct wetting, care must be taken to keep the outer roots dry. To treat leaves from pests or dust, you can spray them with special nozzles that finely spray water. It is important to let the flower dry out of direct sunlight to avoid burns.
- Access lighting. Direct sunlight is contraindicated for violets. Leaf diseases can develop as a result of severe burns in the form of brown spots. Leaves may turn yellow and fall off altogether. Lack of consecration will result in no flowering.
- Feeding the plant. Minerals contained in fertilizers will provide violets with good growth, development and flowering. Moderation should also be observed here so that the flower does not suffer from an overabundance of vitamins. For top dressing, you can use ready-made preparations and folk remedies: onion peel, sugar, black tea, manganese solution, which additionally relieves violets from pests.
Proper maintenance will protect the violet from diseases, ensure rapid growth and abundant flowering.
