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What diseases and insect pests are there in Cyclamen and how to control them

Gustavo Fring
2020-06-26 09:50:03
Cyclamen may be infected with grey mould, wilt and Fusarium oxysporum in its growth. Before it is cultivated, it is necessary to disinfect the soil and remove the pests from the source. After it is found that it is infected, it is necessary to take out the diseased plant, pay attention to the maintenance factors and spray according to the situation. Spiders are the main pests of Cyclamen. When spiders are found to be damaged, try to remove them manually first, and then spray them with Omethoate.

I. diseases

1. Grey mould: after infection, there will be some soft rot symptoms on the flowers and leaves of Cyclamen plants, and there will be spots and grey mould on the flowers. The prevention and control mainly starts from the maintenance method, reducing the surrounding temperature and increasing the ventilation conditions. If the situation is serious, a little fungicide can be applied.

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2. Wilt disease: this disease will lead to poor development of stems and leaves, resulting in black fungi on the edge of leaves, and then spread to the whole plant. Take out the plant first, and then apply chlorothalonil to it. The effect is also good.

3. Fusarium oxysporosis: this kind of pathogen is often hidden in small plant seedlings, so it is necessary to disinfect the flowerpot and loam in advance to remove the pest from the source. After the disease is found, throw away the infected seedlings, and then spray with chlorothalonil to avoid other healthy seedlings.

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II. Pest

Spiders are the main pests that harm them. However, if infected with spiders, they will cause deformation and curling of the leaves, loss of color of some flowers, and distortion of the flower stems. When spiders are found damaged, try to remove them manually first, and then spray them with Omethoate emulsion.

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