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- Recognize and treat diseases and disorders of the hibiscus
- Leaf spot fungus
- leaf thickening
- Yellow spot disease
- chlorosis
- Damage caused by pests
- errors
- Tips & Tricks
Recognize and treat diseases and disorders of the hibiscus
Garden marshmallow (rosemary) and room hibiscus are generally considered a robust plant. Nevertheless, they can also be affected by diseases, often favored by care mistakes. Once you have recognized the diseases, they are good to treat.
Leaf spot fungus
The leaf-spike fungus can be recognized by irregular, brownish spots on the leaves. The affected leaves are removed. A special treatment is not necessary.
leaf thickening
Thickened leaf nerves can be found at the Zimmerhibiskus. Hibiscus rosa sinensis, occur. Although they do not harm the plant directly, affected leaves do not look pretty. The cause of this malformation is a wrong location. If you move your plant to a warmer place, the thickening will regress on its own.
Yellow spot disease
Single yellow spots on the hibiscus leaves indicate yellow spot disease. This viral disease is easily transferable to neighboring plants, so you should the affected hibiscus stand individually as possible until he has recovered. Affected leaves you must immediately remove and dispose of the household waste.
chlorosis
Yellowish leaves may be due to chlorosis. Their cause is nutrient deficiency and an inappropriate location. Often, the hibiscus is too dark and too cold, here helps a warm, bright space on the windowsill, but not in the blazing sun. Liquid fertilizer and garden hibiscus additionally compost provide your hibiscus with sufficient nutrients.
Damage caused by pests
Pests such as aphids and spider mites can additionally weaken the hibiscus. These usually suck on buds and fresh shoot tips and must be collected immediately. Subsequently, the plant is treated with home remedies or special pest control agents from the garden or hardware store.
errors
Alleged plant diseases often turn out to be avoidable care mistakes.
Tips & Tricks
Regardless of which diseases your hibiscus is affected, affected leaves do not belong to the compost. Especially viruses could spread to other plants. Instead, sick leaves must be disposed of with household waste.