Myrtle has dried up - how to reanimate at home

What qualities are not attributed to an evergreen handsome man: both magical and healing. There is no doubt about the latter, because the essential oils contained in myrtle really have bactericidal properties. Such a tree in an apartment is able to purify the air and protect the owners from pathogenic microflora and viruses. The undoubted merit is beauty. It will take a lot of effort to experience the awe of the exuberant flowering; it is not for nothing that flower growers call him "sissy." How to grow myrtle, home care, leaves dry, the reasons that caused leaf fall, how to get rid of pests - these and many other questions are discussed below in the article.

Description of myrtle flower

The tree-like flower grows very slowly, a maximum of 2 mm per year. The height that he reaches at home is just over 60 cm. Prefers a substrate of equal proportions of sand, peat, humus and turf. Blooms at the age of five, more often in the first half of summer. It requires good lighting, but the scorching sun can destroy the plant, as well as the lack of moisture.

Healthy myrtle

Top dressing is carried out in the spring-summer season, no more than once a week. If pruning is practiced, then it is done annually at the beginning of the growing season.

Problems in growing myrtle flower

Even if you follow all the necessary requirements, the shrub can get sick and shed its foliage. This is the result of mistakes that can most often be corrected.

The first signs of a flower's malaise can be determined with the naked eye by its appearance. A whitish bloom may appear on the leaves, which subsequently manifests itself in spots, the leaves begin to gradually curl and then fall off. This suggests that the tree is sick. There may be several reasons why the myrtle tree is crumbling:

• untimely watering and insufficient humidity in the room;
• improper feeding;
• excessive watering;
• bad light;
• damage by insect pests.

What to do if the cause is excessive watering of the flower

The flower requires daily watering, and the soil should be slightly moist, otherwise drying out and twisting of the leaves cannot be avoided. In the autumn-winter season, watering is slightly reduced, but the humidity is maintained by systematic spraying.

Excess moisture from excessive watering has a detrimental effect on the condition of the flower: the leaves and ends of the shoots begin to turn black. Since the roots do not receive the required amount of oxygen, the decay process starts. This is immediately reflected in a change in the general condition and color of the crown. The tree seems to wither.

There are two ways to help a flower: by reducing watering with systematic light loosening (it will allow the soil to dry out) or by transplanting it into a soil of a different composition. To do this, the roots are carefully washed with clean water and all those affected by rot are ruthlessly cut off. After planting in a new substrate, the plant is covered with a transparent bag and left without watering for a while.

What to do when the reason lies in lighting and temperature conditions

If, with proper care of myrtle at home, the leaves of an evergreen handsome dries up, this may indicate a lack of light, direct sunlight and inappropriate temperature conditions. In the winter months, the plant feels better in a cool room at a temperature of 12 ° C, in the summer it is optimal from 17 ° C to 24 ° C. Absolutely does not tolerate exposure to direct sunlight, preferring diffused lighting. Knowing these subtleties, you can easily create a comfortable environment by placing it in a supportive environment.

Flower roots

If it's all the fault of excess feeding, how to save a flower

Excessive feeding can not only stop the growth of the plant, but also lead to its death. Frequent and improper application of fertilizers leads to their accumulation in the soil, which causes burns to the root system. The tree will begin to dry out and gradually throw off the foliage.

An urgent transplant into fresh soil will be required. First, you need to thoroughly rinse the roots from dangerous layers, cut off the dead and only then transplant. Unfortunately, with an excess of feeding, only this risky method will save the flower from inevitable death.

Insect pest attack

It happens that the temperature is correct, and the humidity is sufficient, even the light conditions are met, and the myrtle tree dries, what should I do? Perhaps small pests have settled in the dense crown of the flower. It, like other houseplants, is affected by the same types of tiny insects.

• Aphid. Whole colonies of this parasite settle on the back of the leaves and feed on their sap, which is why they begin to curl up, dry, and then fall off. To get rid of, first the tree (crown down) is thoroughly washed under running water, allowed to dry and sprayed with any insecticidal preparation. Actor is more suitable.
• Shield. It is able, like aphids, to feed on plant sap. The presence of the parasite can be determined by the characteristic sticky coating, both on the leaves and on the shoots. First, you need to remove it with a cotton swab or a piece of sponge dipped in soapy water (use laundry soap), and then treat it with an actelik, which helps well from the scabbard.

Insect attack

• Mealybug. It is very visible on plants: a whitish fluffy coating covers both branches and the crown. Before spraying with actara or other insecticide, pests are preliminarily removed.
• Spider mite. Both the crown and the shoots are enveloped in cobwebs. First, you need to spray the flower with infusion of tobacco dust and wipe each leaf and twig, then treat it with actellik.
• Whitefly. It looks like a tiny moth. Like aphids and scale insects, it settles in colonies, having chosen the inner side of the foliage. It is difficult to get rid of this parasite in one go, since the larvae of the pest are covered with a thick film that makes it difficult for chemicals to penetrate. Therefore, you will have to resort to processing several times. Each time, large individuals are first removed by hand and the plant is washed with soapy water, after which it is treated with actellik.
• Thrips. They are identified by the presence of light specks on the upper part of the leaves and blackish dots on the back. They are dangerous in that they harm not only the greenery, but also the buds. You can treat the tree with infusion of tobacco dust and garlic, if it does not help, resort to actellik.

Myrtle dries and sheds leaves: what to do

When the reasons are insufficient watering, dry air and the action of sunlight, the leaves begin to turn yellow and then fall off. If you do not take measures in time, then in the near future you can see a depressing picture: bare branches that once delighted with an abundance of greenery. This suggests that the myrtle is drying up, but what to do in this case? Save urgently! Remove from the sun (or battery), create comfortable conditions (coolness, humidity). In the initial stages, the following procedures will help:

The flower dies in the eyes

• a pot with a flower is immersed in a container of water and wait 10-15 minutes. During this time, water will penetrate through the drainage holes and completely saturate the ground. After a certain period of time, the pot is removed and placed on a tray so that the water is glass. The water from the sump must be constantly drained to avoid stagnation;
• Water abundantly, spray with a spray bottle and cover with a plastic bag, remembering to drain the excess liquid from the pallet. Place a small bowl of water next to it. The technique has a greater effect if it is carried out for at least three days in a row.

If the myrtle has dried up, how to revive the plant

Often the measures taken do not give the desired effect, and the plant continues to dry out. Of course, no one is happy about this situation. And yet, if all the leaves of the myrtle have dried up, then what to do? Even in this case, there is no need to despair and give up. You can try to revive the green pet.

To do this, it is worth carefully examining the branches, checking how easily they bend, whether deformation occurs during this. Good flexibility indicates sufficient elasticity, so all is not lost. It is necessary to additionally check the roots, slightly undermining the ground. If they did not have time to dry completely, then there is hope for salvation.

Another way is to make a mini greenhouse. When myrtle is small, an empty plastic bottle of 5 to 10 liters is ideal. It is cut in the middle, a flower pot is placed inside and the top is closed. The neck serves as a ventilation hole so that the decay process does not start.

This procedure must be carried out daily for three weeks. In this case, it will not be superfluous to sprinkle with settled water, purified from chlorine. As an additional prophylaxis - spraying with a solution of the drug epin (6-8 drops per 1 liter) once a week. It will help to awaken the reserve forces of the tree and stimulate the growth of new cells.

With diligence and patience, after 3-4 weeks (sometimes it takes a little more time), young leaves can be found on the branches. When this does not happen, it is worth making a small longitudinal incision in the bark of the tree, slightly separating the top layer and looking at the color under the incision. A green tint indicates continued activity and gives hope for recovery. The brown color of the trunk happens, if the myrtle has dried up, so what to do? We'll have to come to terms with the loss.

A beautiful and healthy flower that requires close attention

In order to never again see how the myrtle flower has dried up, not to face problems of resuscitation, it is worth taking more careful care of the plant. Beginner growers should, before purchasing this species, study all the subtleties of care and possible diseases. Only then will the shrub delight its owners with a luxurious look and the fragrance of fluffy flowers.