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- Why does the Strelizia get rolled up leaves?
- Cause: disturbed water balance
- Cause: parasitic infestation
- Cause: drafts and a wrong location
- What can you do now?
- Tips
Rolled leaves can be a sign of lack of water
Why does the Strelizia get rolled up leaves?
Large, smooth, grass green and reminiscent of the leaves of banana plants - these are the leaves of Strelizia. But they do not always look so beautiful. When they curl up, they sound the alarm and show you that something is wrong ...
Cause: disturbed water balance
Most often the cause is a disturbed water balance. The drought is at the forefront. Strelizia need a lot of water, because they evaporate a lot of their big leaves. They must therefore be watered regularly and best with low-limp water. If the soil is very dry, a dip helps.
Even if the air is too dry, it can cause curled leaves. This happens fast, especially in winter. The current heaters reduce the humidity in the room. The Strelizie suffers.
Rarely does wetness in the root area lead to rolling leaves. If the soil is too wet, stop casting immediately and put the Strelizia out in the shade or the sun, where excess water quickly evaporates. If it smells rotten from the earth, the root rot has already struck ...
Cause: parasitic infestation
Furthermore, an infestation with pests leads permanently to rolled leaves. At Strelizia, more scale lice occur. But spider mites can also put them and bring the leaves to curl up and browning. Examine the plant regularly for pests! They prefer to sit on the underside of the leaves.
Cause: drafts and a wrong location
On top of that a too draughty and warm location can be the cause. If it is too warm, the strelizy rolls in its leaves to reduce their evaporation surface. At the same time, it protects against strong sunlight. At night the leaves roll up again.
What can you do now?
Fast action (depending on the cause) is announced before the leaves turn brown and dry up:
Tips
If the rolled leaves only appear on the parrot flower during the day, it is usually due to too sunny a location coupled with too much heat.