Why cyclamen leaves turn yellow when it blooms
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One of the favorite indoor flowers of novice florists is cyclamen. It is distinguished by a beautiful pattern on the leaves, a wide variety of shades of its large buds, as well as an unpretentious pattern. However, many gardeners rush into panic when cyclamen leaves turn yellow. What to do in such a situation and is it dangerous for the flower?
Why cyclamen leaves turn yellow at home
Cyclamen can be a garden and indoor plant. It does not cause unnecessary trouble, tolerates low temperatures well, does not require careful maintenance, but it can also get sick like other flowers.
Blooming cyclamen often suffers from improper care and disease
Regardless of the place of its growth, the reasons why the leaves of cyclamen turn yellow are the same:
- non-compliance with the temperature regime;
- violation of the irrigation scheme;
- inappropriate air humidity;
- the presence of diseases and pests;
- fertilizing at the wrong time;
- improper illumination;
- rest period.
How cyclamen leaves turn yellow
How to tell if yellowing is a disease or seasonal cause
You need to be able to figure out why the leaves of cyclamen turn yellow - because of the coming dormant period or because of the diseases that attacked the plant. The dormant period begins in the indoor flower in June-July, if the temperature in the room rises above 20 ° C. The growth of new buds and leaves stops, and those that have already grown at this point begin to turn yellow and die.
If this going to sleep occurs suddenly and quickly, then it is worth thinking about the fact that cyclamen is in danger, most likely, it is susceptible to diseases. In this case, an urgent need to start saving the flower. It is necessary to examine its root, if it is slimy and has a flabby structure, then it will not be possible to bring the plant back to life.
Improper care as the cause of yellow leaves
At home, Persian and European cyclamens are most often grown. The flowering period of these varieties begins at different times: the European begins to bloom in the warm season, and the Persian begins in October.
Temperature regime
If the yellowing of the leaves occurs while maintaining the freshness of the buds, then you should pay attention to the temperature in the room. Optimal for this flower is 12-15 ° C. If it drops below 10 ° C, the plant may die. However, if the mode has stepped over the upper bar, the leaves begin to turn yellow, dry and fall off. It is recommended to move the flowerpot to a cooler room and remove it from the central heating radiators.
Blooming cyclamen leaves turn yellow most often due to the temperature in the room.
Humidity and lighting
Compliance with the conditions will allow you to grow a beautiful flower. For this, the humidity must be within 50%. If it rises to 80%, then there is a risk of infection with a cyclamen mite, and a low one leads to the appearance of a red spider mite. You can save the plant as follows: you need to spray water near it from a small spray bottle, but in such a way that it does not fall on the flower itself. You can increase the humidity of the air using wet expanded clay, which can be poured into the pan of the pot.
There is enough natural light for the flower. Cyclamen loves soft diffused light. When exposed to direct sunlight, the leaves begin to turn yellow and may burn. In the summer, it is worth keeping the flower on the east side, and in the winter - transferring it to the south.
Watering
Cyclamen loves moist soil, but it is worth knowing certain nuances:
- water should be at room temperature;
- it is necessary to water the flower regularly;
- do not allow drops to fall on the tuber and leaves;
- water should be defended for at least 24 hours;
- watering is slightly dried soil;
- it is required to drain the water from the sump after watering.
If the soil is always too wet, the roots may rot and mites may develop. However, cyclamen also does not like dry soil and reacts to it with yellowing of the foliage. When waterlogged, it is worth replanting the flower in a new pot.
Defeat of cyclamen disease
Why do cyclamen leaves turn yellow during flowering and what to do
Most often, if the cyclamen during flowering begins to turn yellow and fall off the leaves, then the reason lies in improper care. The main point should be considered non-compliance with the temperature regime. If you take the flower to a cooler room, then it should recover.
Diseases and pests causing yellowing and wilting of leaves
Yellowing of the leaves is caused by such pests as:
- thrips are small insects that damage the stem, leaves, flowers. Their presence is indicated by the appearance of light spots, the leaves acquire a silvery hue;
- cyclamen mites are small-sized pests that live on the underside of leaves. As a result of their vital activity, brown spots can be found on the flower. Plant growth slows down during infection, the leaves turn yellow, curl and fall off.
Among the diseases, gray rot and late blight are most active. The second disease appears due to waterlogged soil. If measures are not taken in time to save the flower, it will die. Gray rot refers to fungal diseases, it affects the entire plant, because of which it can die. The disease can be detected by a gray bloom on the leaves.
Cyclamen affected by fusarium
What to do if the plant dies
If the flower begins to fade, first of all it is worth finding out the reasons why the leaves of the cyclamen turned yellow and fell off. After that, it's worth deciding what to do next. First, it is worth excluding the danger itself - to deal with pests and diseases, or transplant it into another pot, if it was a matter of excessive watering.
Resuscitation in disrepair
For quick resuscitation, it is recommended to spray the leaves of the plant. If the flower is in unfavorable conditions, it is worth finding a new place for it, in which it will be comfortable.You can also add top dressing to the ground to help restore vitality. If this does not help, it is worth replanting it in another pot.
How to properly care for cyclamen
The home should have an ideal cyclamen environment if you want to grow a healthy flower. The optimum temperature for it is 12-15 ° C. He needs diffused bright light. Air humidity should be within 50%. You can maintain its level by spraying. It is worth ventilating the room often, but not putting the cyclamen pot in a draft.
Disease prevention at home
The best way to treat diseases is to prevent them. There are a lot of options on how to maintain the health of a flower. The main treatment is considered to be with solutions such as:
- potassium permanganate;
- copper sulfate;
- phytosporin.
They will help strengthen the plant and prevent the appearance of diseases. It is also recommended to water the plant in the morning so that the soil can dry out a little during the day.
Cyclamen transplant
You can save your favorite houseplant in any case if you notice signs of a flower's poor health in time. Cyclamen shows malaise with yellow leaves, and therefore it is worth paying attention to this particular sign.
