Spider mite – causes of appearance and methods of control
Spider mites are very small insects (from 1 mm to 2 mm) that weave webs and suck juices from plants. They can be of different colors: yellow-green, red, orange, white.…
Whitefly – the causes and methods of control
Whiteflies are like tiny white butterflies flying around a plant. Whiteflies and their larvae usually hide on the underside of the leaves. Especially likes to appear on begonias, fuchsias, balsams,…
Nematode – causes and methods of control
Nematodes are small, no more than 2 mm, round worms that settle and live in moist soil, on plants or inside them. Due to their very small size, nematodes remain…
Diaspididae (insect): causes, methods of control
Diaspididae are fast-breeding insects. They suck the sap from plants and release a sweet sticky substance – pad, which attracts ants. Diaspididae most often infects orchids with hard leaves (Phalaenopsis,…
Hydrocephalus (edema) – causes and methods of treatment of the plant
With improper care, houseplants (edema) can get dropsy. Watery spots appear on the lower part of the leaves, which turn into brown growths. The most vulnerable to dropsy: hibiscus, citrus,…
Powdery mildew: causes of plant diseases and methods of treatment
Plants in the open ground very often suffer from fungal diseases, namely powdery mildew. Powdery mildew is a fungal disease caused by various types of superficial fungi. Manifested in the…
Plant diseases
Houseplants give beauty and joy, variety, color, emphasize the style or interior design of houses, offices and restaurants. But unfortunately, houseplants can be infected with pests and diseases. To save…
Ascochitosis – signs of appearance, methods of control
Ascochitosis is a fungal disease. What are its symptoms and how to deal with it? Ascochitosis is a fungal disease that most often affects legumes (peas, lentils, beans, rye, barley,…