The leaves of a rose are drying up - what could be the reasons
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Roses are beautiful flowers that are popular with flower growers. Most often, the cultivation of such plants is not accompanied by problems. However, sometimes people are faced with the fact that the leaves of the rose dry, because of which it gradually dies.
Causes of drying and falling foliage
Before you start growing a plant at home, you need to familiarize yourself with why the leaves of a rose dry and how to prevent it. There are several main reasons why the foliage begins to turn yellow and fall off.
Dry rose leaves - a reason to be wary
Lack of light and lack of moisture
Rose is a light-loving plant that should be grown in well-lit areas. It is not recommended to plant it in a shaded corner of the garden, as this can negatively affect its development. If the flower is in the shade for a long time, it will gradually dry out and discard the leaves.
If yellow leaves appear on a home rose, you should think about whether it has enough moisture. Most often, a lack of moisture manifests itself on the hottest summer days, when the soil dries out quickly. In this case, you need to water the plant more often so that the leaves stop turning yellow. However, care must be taken to ensure that there is no excess moisture. This can also negatively affect the growth of the rose and provoke rotting of the root system.
Unsuitable pot
Another reason a flower can dry out is an inappropriate pot. If the container for flowers is too small, there will not be enough space for the development of the root system, this will lead to wilting. The pot should be chosen depending on the age of the plant. For young roses, small and compact containers are suitable for the first time. Adult plants need larger pots in which they can fully thrive.
To prevent drying of the foliage of roses, it is necessary to use pots with a drainage system. It is needed so that the remaining moisture after watering does not accumulate in the soil, but flows out faster. This will keep the flower root system from rotting.
Weather
Sometimes outdoor Chinese roses dry out due to unfavorable weather conditions:
- too frequent rains. A large amount of precipitation leads to waterlogging of the soil. The accumulated water in the soil washes away all micronutrients, and this leads to yellow foliage;
- temperature changes. Roses may stop blooming and turn yellow due to temperature changes. Therefore, in some regions, it is better to grow flowers in an apartment or a special greenhouse;
- hot weather. In the summertime, the leaves can burn due to heat and drought. The only thing that can save roses in dry and hot weather is regular watering.
Hot, dry weather is one of the main causes of dry leaves
Improper feeding
Indoor and outdoor roses, grown at home, can begin to dry due to improper dressing and lack of nutrients. Among the main substances that a flower needs are:
- nitrogen. The deficiency of this component leads to the fact that the color of the leaf plates becomes less saturated. They darken, become covered with yellow dots and begin to fall off;
- phosphorus. Lack of phosphorus has a detrimental effect on the plant. Without phosphorus, it ages prematurely, and also ceases to fully develop;
- potassium. In flowers that lack potassium, the foliage becomes covered with dark spots and falls off.
Diseases and pests
If many leaves dry on the rose, you should examine it, perhaps the culture is sick with something. Among the most common diseases are:
- powdery mildew. This disease appears due to increased soil moisture. It is impossible to cure powdery mildew, so the infected plants will have to be removed;
- rust. The foliage of flowers that are affected by this disease are covered with yellow and orange spots. It is better to get rid of roses that are sick with rust before they infect neighboring flowers;
- gray rot. At the initial stage of the development of the disease, yellowness appears on the edges of the leaves, and the surface of the leaf plate is covered with a gray bloom. Over time, the plant can dry out completely and die.
Spider mite
Also, rose leaves can dry out due to pests:
- spider mite. The insect infects the inside of the leaves. Sometimes found on petals and stems;
- Chafer. This dangerous insect feeds on plant sap. If you do nothing with the May beetle and do not get rid of it, the rose may die;
- leafhopper. Like most other pests, it feeds on plant sap.
Preventive measures
There are several preventive measures that will help prevent premature drying of roses:
- water properly. For irrigation, you need to use settled and warm water. In winter, it will have to be warmed up to room temperature;
- preventive spraying. At least twice a season, flowers must be treated with fungicidal and insecticidal agents;
- regular feeding. So that the tips of the leaves and leaf plates do not turn yellow, you need to add mineral and organic fertilizers to the soil 2-3 times a month.
Only prevention can help grow beautiful flowers
Drying of leaves is a fairly common problem that some growers face when growing roses. Therefore, every person who is going to plant such flowers should figure out why they dry, as well as familiarize themselves with preventive measures to prevent the problem.
