Content
- Infestation by ivy from diseases and fungal spores
- First sign: brown spots on the ivy leaves
- Recognize and treat fungal attack
- Fight infested by pests
- Tips
A mild pest infestation can be combated with a detergent solution
Infestation by ivy from diseases and fungal spores
Bad care is not always to blame if the ivy does not thrive or turn brown. Whether in the garden or in the room - ivy often suffers from the infection of fungal spores or pests. How to detect and treat a fungal infection or the occurrence of pests.
First sign: brown spots on the ivy leaves
If brown spots appear on the leaves of the ivy or the ivy even turns very brown, this is always a sign that the plant is missing something. Often it is due to incorrect care, for example, because the ivy is dried up. This problem can be easily solved by sufficient watering even in winter.
It is more difficult when the leaves are discolored, because an infection of fungal spores or pests is the cause.
Recognize and treat fungal attack
Burn spot disease is the most common disease of the ivy. Fungal spores attack the leaves and usually cause brown, occasionally yellow spots.
Ivy cancer is also triggered by fungal spores. He shows himself by initially small brown spots, which later turn black. The spots dry out and fall off.
If you have a fungal attack, you should immediately grab the secateurs. Generously cut away all plant parts affected by the infestation. In addition, light the plant. Dispose of the plant parts in the household waste, not in the compost!
Fight infested by pests
Spider mites and scale insects are more common on the ivy. In spider mites you first discover yellow spots on the leaves, which later affect the whole leaf. Scale insects leave a sticky substance on the leaves, the so-called honeydew.
If the infestation is not too strong, try using a solution of soapy water and alcohol to control the pests. Sometimes, however, only a commercial spray that you get in the gardening market helps.
In addition, it may be useful to prune the ivy and auszulichten.
Tips
Many diseases on plants in the garden or house are caused by unclean tools. Knives and scissors transmit fungal spores or pests to healthy plants. Especially with the ivy, it is particularly important that you thoroughly clean all equipment before and after use.