Herbaceousis a popular houseplant with a reputation for being one of the most persistent houseplants. Thoughherbaceous diseasesappear rarely, fans of the herb sometimes complain thatherbaceous disease does not bloom or has brown leavese. These problems are often caused by errors in care and cultivation. Here are the top 5 reasonswhy the herb leaves don't bloomand whyleaves the herb leaves turn brown
Chlorophytum is an easy plant to grow, but sometimes it can get sick as well. Photo depositphotos.com
1. Air too dry
Dry air may cause browning of the tips of the herb leaves.This problem intensifies especially in autumn and winter, when the radiators start to heat up. The herbaceous plant should be fogged daily all year round. Additionally, during the heating period, the air humidity in the entire room should be increased (e.g. by using humidifiers). Quick drying of the tips of the leaves is aggravated by the high temperature, thereforeyou cannot grow the herb near hot radiators
2. Bad lighting
Sternberg's herbaceous plant does not bloom if the appropriate lighting conditions are not provided. Too deep a shade inhibits the development of flower shoots. Too much lighting works similarly.In order for the herbaceous plant to bloom regularly, it should be grown in a place with a large amount of diffused lightAdditionally, it is worth turning the pot from time to time so that the plant is evenly illuminated from all sides.
Too much sunlight causes brown spots on the leaves of the herb , which are the result of sunburn. The plant should be moved to a place more sheltered from the sun, and all diseased leaves should be removed.
3. Mistakes in watering the herb
Chlorophytum may not bloom if it is watered too muchChlorophytum should be watered frequently enough, but with small amounts of water so as not to flood the roots. To further avoid flooding the roots, the pot should have a layer of drainage and holes in the days. Thanks to the fleshy roots that store water, the herbaceous plants are not harmed by longer breaks in watering.Light drying stimulates the herbaceous plant to produce inflorescence shootsHowever, do not overdo it, because a withering and drying plant will need energy to regenerate and also will not bloom.
Watering too much causes browning of the herb leaves The spots appear over the entire surface of the leaf blade. The brown spots at the base of the leaves are especially dangerous. This proves the rotting of the inside of the rosette. When you notice the first symptoms of flooding the roots, stop watering until the substrate is completely dry. It is worth taking the plant out of the pot to check for root rot. If we notice traces of rot on the roots, remove all the diseased roots and replant the plant to a fresh substrate and a clean pot.Red-brown discoloration of the tips and edges of the leaves of the herbaceous plant may be a reaction to the presence of fluoride or chlorine in the water . The plant should be transplanted into fresh soil as soon as possible and watered only with mineral or rainwater.
4. Excessive fertilization of herbaceous plants
Too much fertilization may inhibit the blooming of herbaceous plantsLow doses of mineral fertilizers should be used to fertilize the herbaceous plant, and it is best to use natural fertilizers, e.g.biohumus. Also, the lack of fertilization inhibits the blooming of the herbaceous plant. The herbaceous plant is fertilized from spring to autumn, every 14 days.
Dark brown or gray tips of the herb leaves are a symptom of over-fertilizationExcess nutrients are deposited in the tips of the leaves, causing them to burn. The plant that is fertilized should be taken out of the ground and its roots rinsed with mineral water. The cleaned plant is planted in a fresh substrate.
5. Temperature too low
Chlorophytum does not bloom if the temperature is too low . When the temperature drops below 15 ° C, the herb goes dormant, which means it stops growing.Flower formation is favored by the temperature in the range of 18-23 ° C .
6. The herbivore was attacked by pests
Pests of potted plants may also cause the deterioration of the appearance and weakening of the growth of herbaceous plants. On the herbaceous plant, the most common are: cups and scales (on the leaves, usually on the underside, you can notice small, oval, convex, hard lumps being the bodies of pests, in these places the leaves may turn yellow, they are covered with sticky honey dew secreted by pests) aphids (small wingless or winged insects resembling flies) or thrips (tiny insects cause spots and yellowing of the leaves).After the pests are noticed, spraying is carried out with non-chemical preparations for potted plants, such as Agrocover Spray or Emulpar Spray. You can also put into the ground soil sticks with an insecticide, e.g. Ultra Shield.
MSc Eng. Agnieszka Lach
