Phlox Nicky: care and reproduction
First of all, it is worth touching on the topic of plant care. Those who decide to acquire this flower must understand how to care for it, otherwise it will die almost immediately after planting. First of all, it is worth considering the fact that the flower loves an increased level of moisture. Due to the fact that the thin shoots of the root system, as a rule, are not located too deep in the soil (up to 15 cm), in no case should the soil completely dry out. In addition, a lack of moisture can negatively affect flowering. The flowers will become smaller and lethargic. It is considered optimal to water the plant every morning with 1.5-2 buckets.
It is important not to "run" the flowerbed, where Nicky phlox grows, because along with the appearance of weeds, the chance of developing various diseases and the appearance of pests also increases. With the arrival of the first frost, it is necessary to cut the bush to the very root, and treat the remaining root well with copper sulfate
The cut stems must be disposed of. Horticultural experts do not recommend thickening the bushes to avoid powdery mildew damage to the plant.
As for the methods of its reproduction, here the situation is a little more complicated. The easiest way to reproduce is by separating part of the roots from the mother plant. This should be done only in early autumn or spring, because it is at this time that young shoots begin to look out of the soil. As a rule, a delenka has several well-formed stems, which should be planted to a depth of no more than 4 cm.
You can also propagate this plant variety by cuttings. Dig up breeding material in early summer. Cuttings take root quite quickly (no longer than 30 days).
Less commonly, the method of rooting layers is used. This means that the stems must be bent straight to the ground and anchored to the ground. Then the hilling procedure is carried out with a mixture of humus and peat, and in the fall a full-fledged bush will grow from the resulting blank.
It is worth mentioning the propagation of the plant by planting Niki phlox seeds. This requires mandatory stratification. Exactly one month before planting plants in an open area, the seeds must be planted in seedling boxes. The last weeks of May are considered the best time for this procedure. Also, the soil must be prepared in advance: dug up, cleared of weeds, treated with fertilizers and moistened.
For more information on this phlox, see the next video.
Home care
Irezine adapts well to any conditions. For example, during the heating period it can adapt to low humidity.
Illumination
It is better to place the flower on the south, southwest and southeast window. But, although the plant loves bright light.
In summer, it is better to shade it from direct rays, and in winter, the total exposure to the light should be at least 15 hours. This can be achieved with artificial lighting.
It can tolerate direct sunlight, but the irezine flower should get used to them gradually.
If the plant grows indoors and is illuminated only by fluorescent lamps, then they should be turned on for at least 14 hours a day.
Temperature regime
The plant grows quietly at home at room temperature. In summer, irezine can withstand temperature fluctuations within 15-25 ° C, and in winter - 15-22 ° C, but not lower than 13 ° C.
If the plant grows outside, then it should be kept there until the first frost.
Fertilizer
It is necessary to intensively fertilize irezine during the growth period, which takes place in the plant from spring to early autumn. It should be fed every week using mineral or organic fertilizers.
Since the plant has a dormant period in winter, it should be fertilized less often and less.Approximately once a month, reducing the concentration of the fertilizer used by 2 times.
Watering
In the period from spring to early autumn, it is necessary to water the plant at least once every 2 days. Or focusing on the topsoil - as soon as it has dried, the plant should be watered immediately. The soil must be constantly moistened.
In the cold season, the flower should be watered more moderately - about once a week. But in no case is the substrate allowed to dry out. If in winter the temperature in the room where the flower is located drops below 16 ° C, then watering irezine should be even less frequent. You should be guided in the same way as in the summer on the topsoil - it should not be dry.
For watering, you should take soft or infused water (at least a day). It is good to use rainwater for irrigation.
Planting and transplanting
If the flower will be grown as an indoor perennial plant, then it is better to transplant once every 2-3 years. It is better to transplant in the spring.
Transplanting can be done earlier if the pot no longer holds the plant.
The plant prefers slightly acidic soil. For example:
- Peat, sand, deciduous and sod land, humus - 1: 1: 4: 4: 2.
- Garden land, leaf, perlite, peat - 1: 1: 1: 1.
- Sod and deciduous land, humus, sand - 2: 2: 2: 1.
During the warm season, the plant can be planted outdoors.
The main condition for transplanting is the presence of a drainage layer in the pot. It can be expanded clay or broken bricks.
Cropping flowers
The flower should be trimmed and pinched every year. After these procedures, the plant grows more branched and lush. These manipulations are carried out over the apical shoots of irezine. Pruning and pinching can be done all year round, but it is better in February for plant development in spring.
Reproduction
Most often, flower reproduction is carried out by cuttings, since this method is faster. To do this, you should:
- In the spring and summer, cut off the apical stalk about 5-8 centimeters long with 2 knots.
- Plant him in moistened sand.
- Cover with plastic.
- Maintain the temperature within 17-21 ° C.
- After the roots appear (7-10 days), transplant into a small pot.
- For the plant to branch better, it should be pinched twice as it grows.
- Purchase seeds.
- Sow them into a container with suitable soil.
- Cover with glass or plastic.
- Ventilate and humidify.
- Remove the cap as soon as sprouts appear.
- Place in a well-lit place.
- As soon as 3 (or more) leaves appear on the sprout, plant it separately.
Pests and diseases
Pests:
Green aphid - requires treatment with an insecticide, which contains pyrethrum.
Scratch. Appears due to waterlogging of the soil.
Also, the irezin plant is susceptible to such pests as whitefly and spider mites.
The main causes of flower disease are improper living conditions.
So, if the flower lacks lighting, then:
- leaves become small and fade;
- the stem is pulled out;
- foliage falls.
The cause of foliage falling can also be if pruning has not been done. But if the plant is already adult, this phenomenon is considered normal.
Consequences associated with watering:
- leaf discharge (lack or excess of watering);
- drooping leaves (drying out of the soil).
If the temperature is below normal (12 ° C):
- soft and drooping leaves and stems;
- leaf discharge;
- rotting roots.
If the temperature is increased, then the leaves lose their elasticity and droop.
Features of planting and care
It is not recommended to replant adult yew Hilly plants.
For yews, it is important to choose a suitable growing area. The culture has a long life, it is not recommended to replant adult plants
The place may be dark, it is advisable to protect a young seedling from adverse factors - bright sunlight, gusts of wind, drafts.
For Yew Hilly, the created microclimate is more important than the subsequent care. Perennial does not tolerate excessive waterlogging, it is easier to deal with drought.The variety is unsuitable for cultivation in large cities, since it is not able to grow in conditions of smoke and gas contamination of the air, in the presence of heavy metals in the soil.
Landing
The Yew Hilly planting pit should be 50-70 cm.
The culture propagates well by cuttings. It is undesirable to use seeds, because it is a hybrid, as a result a plant with different characteristics will grow. It is recommended to purchase seedlings from nurseries and specialized garden centers.
For Yew Hilly, a planting pit should be prepared in advance. Depth 50-70 cm, on the sides in relation to the earthen coma, there should be 15-20 cm of free space. If the soil is not sandy, lay a drainage layer of broken bricks on the bottom. Prepare the substrate from turf soil, peat and sand in a ratio of 3: 2: 2. Additionally, add spruce litter or topsoil from coniferous crops. The acidity of the earth should be neutral or slightly alkaline.
Planting scheme: 2-3 yews per 1 m². For a single-row hedge, it is recommended to dig a trench of 0.5x0.5 m, for a two-row hedge - 0.7x0.7 m. Plant by transshipment, additionally it is allowed to apply a universal complex fertilizer for conifers. Place the root collar at the same level, do not deepen. After planting, water abundantly using the sprinkler method.
Care
In the spring and summer, it is recommended to water Hilly once a month.
Hilly is an unpretentious variety, with age it can be given less and less attention. The main care is to carry out:
- glaze;
- dressing;
- trimming;
- loosening;
- weeding;
- protection from diseases and pests.
If necessary, loosen the surface layer of the soil to a depth of 10-15 cm. Do not damage the root system, otherwise the yew will start to hurt. You can feed Hillie once a year in the spring, pouring it with a special fertilizer or a weak solution of humus, wood ash.
Mulching with coniferous litter will protect against rapid evaporation of moisture, the growth of weeds, and the formation of a dense earth crust. Before winter, the first 2-3 years, seedlings need to be covered. To do this, use spruce branches or special non-woven materials. A thick layer of mulch will protect the roots from freezing. The shelter should be removed only in spring, because in February and early March, unprotected needles can burn in the sun.
Mulching with coniferous litter will protect against rapid evaporation of moisture, the growth of weeds, and the formation of a dense earth crust.
Perennials require sanitary pruning. All frozen, dry branches affected by infections or pests should be removed immediately. It is recommended to shorten the shoots by 1/3. When the size of Hilly's yew allows you to form a hedge from it, use a shearing to give the plant the desired shape.
With good care and the creation of a favorable microclimate, a perennial has strong immunity. Excessive moisture leads to decay of the root system, the death of the plant. The bush should be inspected regularly for insects. In dense needles, it is difficult to see pests, therefore, the main symptom is drying and discoloration of the shoots. If a problem is found, action must be taken immediately.
How to properly care for Echinopsis cacti at home
Echinopsis flower does not need complicated care. Minimal efforts on the part of the grower will allow you to get abundant flowering of the bush, as well as the unreal beauty of green thorns.
The plant should be placed on a windowsill where there is a lot of sunlight. It is best to orient yourself towards the south side. In summer, the bush is placed on the street, on an open terrace or loggia. But do not touch a plant that is actively forming a green mass. This will only harm the flower.
During the active development of the bush, it is recommended to keep it under warm climatic conditions.
It is important that the room is at least + 20 ° C. Starting from October, temperature indicators decrease to + 9-10 ° С
But sunshine should always be enough. It is imperative that the bush does not suffer from through winds. But at the same time, be sure to ventilate the room where the flowerpot grows.
Photo of one of the Echinopsis species in the greenhouse
Echinopsis is irrigated regularly, from early spring to autumn. But it is recommended to perform this procedure only after the soil is completely dry. To regulate this moment, it is better to use a wooden stick, which is stuck into the container. The moisture content of the composition is determined by the amount of adhered soil.
For watering a cactus, it is recommended to use filtered or settled water at room temperature. In the fall, they begin to moisten the bush much less, the amount of liquid used is reduced. Spraying the plant is contraindicated, since the Echinopsis cactus feels great under normal room conditions. But for hygiene purposes, it is still recommended to wash the bush under shower water, while covering the substrate with cling film.
To see the blooming Echinopsis cacti, you should provide them with full-fledged fertilizer. It is recommended to start this process immediately after the start of the active development of culture. For such purposes, complex mineral dressings are used, suitable for succulents. Substances are applied once a month. Concentration is written on the packaging. In the dormant stage, the bush does not need to be fertilized, these procedures are resumed only with the arrival of spring.
Echinopsis cactus: diseases and pests
The plant is quite resistant to diseases. But, if it is wrong to water the bush, then stagnation of the liquid will occur, which will provoke rotting of the cactus. In this case, you will need to remove all damaged areas by treating the knife with alcohol. Further, the cut sites are disinfected with a fungicide.
A common pest of bushes is the spider mite. It damages the stem, sucks sap from plants. To combat the parasite, Actellik or Fitoverm is used. Spraying is best done outdoors, since the products are quite toxic.
How to transplant a cactus Echinopsis
Adult bushes do not need to be repotted often, this procedure applies only to young specimens. When you observe that the plant is getting cramped in the pot, you should choose a larger container for it.
Young representatives of the flora are planted in a soil mixture with a neutral reaction. If you wish, you can buy a ready-made substrate in the store. But often the composition is prepared by hand. This will require coarse sand, leafy, soddy soil, small gravel. The proportion is 2: 2: 4: 1. A little charcoal is also added to the mixture. With its help, it will be possible to reliably protect the rhizome from the development of rot.
It is recommended not to transplant adult bushes at all, but simply to replace the top layer of the soil with a fresh composition.
Pots are usually low, but wide enough for plants. At the bottom of the container, you will need to place a drainage layer; it is best to use expanded clay for such purposes. It is better to move the bush by the transshipment method so that there is a certain amount of soil on it. Formed voids must be filled with prepared soil mixture, thoroughly rammed. Immediately after transplanting, you will need to water the bush abundantly.
Terrestrial telephony (Thelephora terrestris)
Fruit body:
the fruit body of the Telephora consists of shell-shaped, fan-shaped or rosette-shaped lobed caps, which grow together radially or in rows. The caps often form large irregular structures. Sometimes they are resupinant or prostrate-bent. The diameter of the cap is up to six centimeters. Growing together - up to 12 centimeters in diameter. At the narrowed base, the caps rise slightly, fibrous, pubescent, scaly or furrowed. Soft, concentrically zoned. Changes in color from reddish brown to dark brown. With age, the caps turn black, sometimes purple or dark red. At the edges, the cap retains a grayish or whitish color. Smooth and straight edges, later become carved and grooved. Often with small fan-shaped outgrowths. On the underside of the cap there is a hymenium, radially ribbed, warty, sometimes smooth.Hymenium is chocolate brown or reddish amber in color.
Hat:
The flesh of the cap is about three millimeters thick, fibrous, flaky-leathery, of the same color as hymenium. It is characterized by a light earthy odor and a mild taste.
Disputes:
purple-brown, angular-ellipsoidal, covered with blunt spines or tuberous.
Spreading:
Telefora Terrestrial, refers to saprotrophs growing on soil and symbitrophs that form mycorrhiza with coniferous tree species. Occurs on sandy dry soils, cutting areas and forest nurseries. Despite the fact that the fungus is not a parasite, it can lead to the death of plants, enveloping the seedlings of pine and other species. Such damage, foresters call suffocation of seedlings. Fruiting from July to November. A common species in forest areas.
Edibility:
not consumed.
Similarity:
Terrestrial Telefora, reminds Telephura Clove, which is also not used for food. The Clove Telephon is characterized by a goblet shape of small fruiting bodies, a central stalk and deeply dissected edges.
Notes:
the fruiting body of the fungus is formed next to the seedling of a pine or any other tree. At the same time, it can envelop the seedlings, which leads to their death. But, this mushroom is not considered a parasite, since seedlings serve as props for it. However, this fungus can cause serious damage in forest nurseries. If the fungus does not find suitable support, it forms fruiting bodies on the underside of dead branches or on small stones.
Albatrellus ovinus (Albatrellus ovinus)
Other names:
- Scutiger ovinus
Albatrellus ovine, ovine mushroom (Albatrellus ovinus) grows in dry pine and spruce forests. Belongs to the well-known mushroom family Tinder fungus.
Description:
The round mushroom cap reaches ten centimeters in diameter. In an old mushroom, it cracks. The skin of the cap of the young mushroom is dry and silky to the touch. The lower surface of the mushroom cap is covered with a fairly dense layer of white-colored tubes, which are easily separated from the mushroom pulp. The surface of the cap is dry, naked, at first smooth, silky in appearance, then slightly scaly, cracking in old age (especially during dry periods). The edge of the cap is thin, sharp, sometimes pubescent, from slightly wavy to lobed.
The tubular layer strongly descends on the leg, the color varies from white or cream to yellow-lemon, greenish-yellow, turns yellow when pressed. The tubules are very short, 1–2 mm long, the pores are angular or rounded, 2–5 per 1 mm.
The stem is short, 3 - 7 cm long, thick (1 - 3 cm thick), strong, smooth, solid, central or eccentric, narrowed towards the base, sometimes slightly bent, from white (cream) to gray or light brown.
Spore powder is white. The spores are almost round or ovoid, transparent, smooth, amyloid, often with large drops of fat inside, 4 - 5 x 3 - 4 microns.
The pulp is dense, damp, brittle, white, yellow or yellowish-lemon when dry, often turns yellowish when pressed. The taste is pleasant, soft or slightly bitter (especially in old mushrooms). The smell is rather unpleasant, soapy, but according to some literary data, it can be both inexpressive and pleasant, almond or slightly mealy. A drop of FeSO4 stains the flesh gray, KOH stains the flesh a dirty golden yellow color.
Spreading:
Albatrellus ovine occurs infrequently from July to October on the soil under spruces in dry coniferous and mixed forests in clearings, clearings, forest edges, along roads, and also in the mountains. Prefers neutral and alkaline soils, often grows in moss. Forms clusters and groups with closely adhered to each other, sometimes growing together, legs and edges of caps, fruit bodies. Single specimens are less common. The species is widespread in the northern temperate zone: it is recorded in Europe, Asia, North America, and also found in Australia. On the territory of Russia: in the European part, Siberia and the Far East. Moss cover is considered a favorite place for growth.Tinder fungus is a rather large mushroom. It grows singly or in groups, sometimes growing together with its legs.
Similarity:
Ovine albatrellus in its appearance is similar to the confluent tinder fungus, which has a more brown color. Yellow blackberry (Hydnum repandum) is distinguished by a hymenophore, consisting of thick light creamy spines slightly descending on the leg. Albatrellus confluens is colored orange or yellow. brown tones, with a bitter or sour taste. It has accrete, usually uncracking caps, grows under various conifers. Albatrellus subrubescens is colored orange, light ocher or light brown, sometimes with a purple tint. The tubular layer is light orange. Grows under pine and spruce trees, has a bitter taste. Albatrellus cristatus has a brown-green or olive cap, grows in deciduous forests, most often in beech groves. Lilac albatrellus (Albatrellus syringae) is found in mixed forests, colored in golden yellow or yellowish brown tones. The hymenophore does not descend on the leg, the pulp is light yellow.
Grade:
Albatrellus ovine is a little-known edible mushroom of the fourth category. The mushroom is suitable for consumption only in an unripe form. Young caps of this mushroom are used fried and boiled, as well as stewed. Before use, the mushroom must be boiled with the preliminary removal of the lower part of its leg. In the process of boiling, the mushroom pulp acquires a yellowish-green color. The mushroom is considered especially tasty when fried raw without preliminary boiling and heat treatment. Ovine albatrellus can be pickled with spices for long-term storage.
The species is listed in the Red Book of the Moscow Region (category 3, a rare species).
Used in medicine: scutigeral, isolated from the fruiting bodies of ovine tinder fungus, has an affinity for dopamine D1 receptors in the brain and may act as an oral pain reliever.
Features of caring for sagittaria in an aquarium
When planting a sagittaria in an aquarium, care must be taken that the root collar remains above the ground surface. If the neck of the plant is deepened, it will begin to rot over time, and the plant will die.
A fine substrate should be used as a soil - coarse sand, quartz, gravel or small fraction pebbles. In order for the roots to firmly anchor and develop normally, the soil thickness in small aquariums should be at least 5 cm, and in large tanks it can be increased to 9 cm.
Broadleaf form.
All types of arrowhead are capable of long-term existence in an unfavorable environment. But in order for the plants to look attractive, they need to be kept in optimal conditions:
- Lighting. The light source should be above the aquarium. Lighting from the side will deform the bush. The duration of daylight hours is 10-13 hours. The estimated power of fluorescent lamps (type LB) is not less than 0.4 W per 1 liter of water.
- Water parameters. Any indicators of acidity and hardness will do - sagittaria develops equally well in hard and soft water. A short-term decrease in temperature to + 12 ... + 14 ° С is allowed, but it is better to grow a flower at temperatures of + 18 ... + 28 ° С. The purity of the water plays an important role for the plant. Organic debris settling on numerous leaves impairs the appearance of the hydrophyte and slows down metabolic processes in its cells. A weekly change of 20-25% of the volume of water is a prerequisite for growing sagittarii.
- Top dressing. Pale color of leaves is a sign of a lack of micro- and macroelements in the water. To make arrowhead bushes look attractive, they need to be regularly fed with complex fertilizers for aquarium plants, especially during the breeding season. To determine a single dosage, you should use the manufacturer's tips specified in the instructions. Low light or short daylight hours require carbon dioxide supply.
A sign of improper care is a change in leaf color:
- Yellow indicates a lack of iron. You can fill the lack of a vital substance by regularly adding special preparations or ferrous sulfate at the rate of 1.5-2 g per 100 liters of water.
- A red tint indicates too bright lighting for a long time. Reddened leaves should be a signal to reduce daylight hours or replace powerful lamps with weaker ones.
It is recommended that the arrowhead be periodically trimmed or thinned out, otherwise after a few months it will fill the entire bottom and turn into unkempt thickets.
Types and varieties of dolichos with photos
Dolichos Lablab
The homeland of this species is Western Europe. On the territory of Russia, it is cultivated as an annual. The height of such a climbing plant is about 500 cm. Strongly branching stems are decorated with green and purple leaves. During flowering, brushes are formed on the bush, which include 40 small flowers each. The length of racemose inflorescences can reach half a meter, outwardly they look like garlands. The color of the flowers can be pink, white or cream. They don't smell like anything. Flowering begins in the middle of the summer period, and ends with the first frosts.
Dolichos Ordinary
The length of such a vine can be up to 450 cm. The leaves can be colored green or purple. The homeland of this species is considered to be Western Europe, where it is cultivated as an ornamental perennial. Flowering occurs in mid-summer. At that time on the bushes are formed long large inflorescences, consisting of many pink, white or cream flowers. When the flowering ends, pods of a dark purple hue are formed in place of the flowers, inside which are seeds (edible beans).
Dolichos Ruby Moon
The flexible stems of this vine reach about 400 cm in length. The heart-shaped leaves in the upper part are pointed, they are painted in a deep green color with a purple tint. Long brushes consist of large lilac flowers. Flowers of this type can be used for cutting, they stand in the water for a long time and smell very nice at the same time. The species blooms in mid-June. At the end of flowering, dark purple pods are formed on the bush, which do not fall until the second half of autumn and are an excellent decoration for dolichos.
Dolichos Purple
This herbaceous ornamental vine is cultivated as an annual. The length of the shoots is about 300 cm, they are decorated with large heart-shaped leaf plates with a pointed tip. The leaves are painted green with a violet-red tint. Long fragrant brushes consist of flowers of pink, purple, white or crimson color. Flowering is observed in the middle of the summer period, and after its end, pods with edible beans appear on the bush.
Dolichos Hyacinth
The length of the stems of such a herbaceous decorative liana is about 400 cm. Large heart-shaped leaves have a pointed tip, they are colored green with a purple tint. The long fragrant brushes include lilac flowers. This liana blooms in the middle of the summer period. In place of the faded inflorescences, pods of a dark purple color appear, inside which there are edible seeds.
Dolichos Pink Moon
This species is considered the most decorative of all known dolichos species. The length of its stems is about 400 cm. The heart-shaped large leaf plates are pointed at the top, and they are painted in a deep green hue. Purple long tassels have a pleasant scent. When flowering is over, dark purple pods are formed with beans inside.
Dolichos Purple Garland
In length, the stems of such a vigorous liana can reach about 600 cm.Large, dark green leaves are heart-shaped. During flowering, purple brushes are formed, which outwardly resemble spectacular garlands. At the end of flowering, the bush retains its decorative effect due to the formed dark purple pods, in which the seeds ripen.
Dolichos Lilac Cascade
Unlike other species, this plant has branched stems that are more compact. One vine can grow up to 30 shoots. Large heart-shaped foliage is colored dark green and has a pointed top. This species does not bloom very abundantly (when compared with other species), however, its long brushes, painted in purple, look very impressive. When flowering ends, the bush is decorated with dark purple shiny pods formed in place of flowers, inside which are seeds (beans).
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Conclusion
Mallow is such a beautiful and easy-to-grow flower plant that it can decorate any garden and flower garden. With its undemanding care and ease of growing from seeds, it disposes that any flower lover, even one who does not have much experience, takes up its cultivation.
By planting this truly flower queen on your site, you will not only create a spectacular decorative effect for your front garden, but also enjoy its beauty, and also acquire a useful medicinal plant in your garden.
Rust is one of the most harmful and widespread diseases of beautiful mallow. Rust is especially common in the second half of the growing season. True, in some years, the manifestation of this unfortunate misfortune can be observed already in the third decade of May (most often this occurs in the Ukrainian forest-steppe). The second year mallow is most affected. If you do not start fighting rust in time, you will obviously not have to rejoice in beautiful flowers for a long time.
A few words about the disease
In case of severe damage, mallow leaves gradually die off and dry out quickly. By the way, rust often spreads to stalks with petioles. Mallow, attacked by it, is stunted and severely deformed.
Mallow rust is caused by a pathogenic fungus called Puccinia malvacearum, which grows rapidly on host plants in an incomplete cycle. The main type of sporulation of this fungus is harmful teliopustules with teliospores, which can germinate without much difficulty without previous overwintering. During the growing season, the pathogen spreads with the help of basidiospores, which are formed during the germination of harmful teliospores in the basidium. They are carried mainly by air. And the main source of infection is pathogenic teliospores settling on plant debris.
As a rule, rust progresses with thickened plantings and in fairly humid weather.
How to fight
The introduction of good phosphorus-potassium fertilizers also helps to increase the resistance of mallow to rust.Lack of potassium is one of the main reasons for the development of this harmful scourge. Another great way to prevent a pathogen from growing is to prevent planting from becoming thick. In this case, the moisture on the leaves of the mallow will dry out much faster.
Sick leaves must be cut off in a timely manner. Also, during the growing season, infected plants are treated with the drugs "Abiga-Peak" or "Topaz". It is perfectly acceptable to use the well-known Bordeaux mixture. And with a weak lesion, you can spray it with a fungicide containing miclobutanil.
As soon as the plants infected with rust have faded, they must be cut at soil level, and then all the fallen leaves around them must be collected and immediately destroyed. In addition, it will be necessary to destroy the nearby plants belonging to the Malvaceae family, since they are all excellent reserves of infection.
In the autumn, when the growing season comes to an end, it is necessary to collect and promptly destroy all the remains of plants so that the pathogens of the ill-fated disease cannot persist on them in winter.
Perennial mallow is a lover of many gardeners, it is also called a stock-rose.
Summer residents fell in love with this flower for its unpretentious care. Flowers are tall and bright buds, a real decoration of any garden or flower bed.
The color scheme of the plant's flowers is varied, everyone will find a kind to their liking. Perfect for planting on a personal plot along fences, due to its high growth, the plant will easily hide an inconspicuous building. Gorgeous will fit into group landings. Due to the fact that a perennial plant will not have to be planted every year. Choose the type of stock-rose you like and plant it on the flower bed.