Why spathiphyllum can lower the leaves, how to solve the problem and what to do so that it does not return?

Spathiphyllum is a perennial houseplant. Florists are attracted by its rich green leaves and unusual flowers resembling white sails.

Spathiphyllum is unpretentious, but sometimes its sheets suddenly wilt. To save a favorite flower, you need to know the causes of such trouble and how to eliminate them. This is the topic of the article below.

Why leaves the flower of "female happiness" wilted?

Wither can provoke such reasons.:

• unsuitable pot;
• hypothermia;
• wrong soil composition;
• insufficient or excessive watering;
• excess norm of top dressings;
• bacterial or fungal diseases;
• insect pests.

To understand why the flower appeared drooping leaves, you can by the appearance of the plant:

1. If the leaves begin to turn yellow, they become sluggish, and a dry crust appears on the surface of the soil, it means that the plant lacks moisture. In this case, the old sheets dry out, and the young ones lose their natural shine.
2. Loose foliage with dry tips indicates insufficient air humidity.
3. Leaves can bend down and become dark green due to hypothermia.
4. The appearance of dark areas covered with gray shaggy plaque on the stalks, leaf blades and soil is a sign of the development of a fungal infection.
5. The leaves curl, droop and become covered with a thin web in case of the defeat of the spathiphyllum with harmful insects.

What is the threat?

The reasons for the withering of the spathiphyllum are many, but most of them are easily removable. It is important to detect the disease as early as possible.. In advanced cases, when the roots rot, most often the plant cannot be saved. Leaves gradually dry out and fall off, and the roots die off.

What to do if there are drooping leaves?

If spathiphyllum lowered the leaves and no longer lifts them, you need to identify the cause as soon as possible and take up treatment.

With a problem with the roots

The drooping leaves of the spathiphyllum often indicate the rotting of the roots, which occurs with abundant and frequent watering. If the plant is easily removed from the pot, you need to take the following measures:

1. The flower is gently removed and inspect the roots. Damaged parts are removed with a sharp knife. Sections are treated with pounded activated charcoal, dried for 3-4 hours.
2. To destroy the fungus, the roots are treated with a fungicide:
   • Maxim.
   • Phytosporin.
   • Topsin or Fundazole.

   The drug, dissolved in water, is used immediately. Herbal medicine before use insist 2 hours.

3. The flower pot is cleaned and washed with a solution of potassium permanganate. Drainage is poured at the bottom and light soil is placed on top.
4. The plant is transplanted into the substrate, previously slightly moistened it.
5. The first time the flower is watered in 2-3 days.

With improper watering

Spathiphyllum is considered a moisture-loving plant, but still it does not tolerate stagnant water.. With abundant watering the roots are constantly in the wet ground, which provokes the development of fungal diseases. The rotting of the root system is reflected in the condition of the leaves. In this case, the plant is transplanted into a new substrate, after appropriate preparation and disinfection. Further it is necessary to correct the mode of watering.

Leaves fade if the spathiphyllum is not watered for 1-1.5 weeks. The lack of moisture leads to flabbiness of the vegetative parts of the plant. Soil needs to be regularly moistened, not allowing drying.

If a flower has withered as a result of poor watering, it can be helped in this way.:

1. The pot with the plant is placed in a deep container, half filled with water.
2. The flower is left for 15-20 minutes to the soil completely wet.
3. Leaves can be sprayed with warm water.

We offer to see an informative video of lowered leaves at the spathiphyllum due to the lack of watering:

Under the wrong conditions

Spathiphyllum feels good on a bright window-sill, shaded from the scorching rays of the sun. He does not like cold, needs moist air. Such conditions are considered unfavorable.:

• cold window sill;
• drafts;
• sudden changes in temperature;
• direct sunlight;
• The radiator is too close.

To help a wilted Spathiphyllum, you need to create a suitable microclimate.:

1. The optimum temperature in the warm season is + 22 ... + 23 ° С, and in the cold - from + 16 ° С.
2. Indoor exotic grows poorly in a close pot, because the roots do not have enough space for normal growth. The flower grows rapidly and requires periodic transplants.

Under abusive conditions, pests may appear on the flower. Spathiphyllum can wither and dry when infected by insects that suck the juice from the leaves.

If aphids or spider mites are detected, do so.:

1. If there are few insects, it is enough to wipe the stems and leaves with a sponge moistened with a solution of laundry soap. For the preparation of tools will need 150 g of grated bar and 5 liters of warm water.
2. With numerous pests, the flower is sprayed with Actellic's solution, covering the earth with a film. A day later, the plant is washed with clean water. If necessary, treatment with insecticide is repeated.

In case of wrong ground

The cause of the drooping leaves may be the wrong composition of the soil. Spathiphyllum is recommended to plant in a light, loose and nutritious mixture. It is prepared from:

• peat bog;
• river sand;
• leafy ground;
• humus and charcoal.

The soil should be good to pass water and air down to the roots.. In a heavy, acidic environment, the plant develops poorly.

The soil should be suitable for all parameters, otherwise it should be changed. At the bottom of the vase must necessarily lay out the drainage layer with a height of at least 2 cm. Spathiphyllum may fade from excess nutrients. In this case, stop feeding, so that the flower recovers and grows new foliage.

Preventive measures

To Spathiphyllum developed well and did not fade, you should adhere to these rules of care:

1. The flower is planted in a suitable soil and pot.
2. The plant is better to put on the windowsill on the west side, away from drafts and cold air.
3. Transplantation is carried out at least 1 time in 3 years.
4. Watering should be regular and moderate.
5. Systematically make feeding, adhering to the dosage.
6. In the heat, the flower is sprayed daily with warm water. The pot is recommended to be placed on wet expanded clay. The air in the room can be humidified using a special device.

If the leaves of the spathiphyllum wither, the cause should be identified and measures taken to eliminate it. When the roots decay, there is only one way out - an urgent transplant. For the flower you need to constantly monitor and in time to get rid of diseases and parasites. Grow a beautiful and healthy shrub is not difficult, if you follow the rules of care.

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