Why does Petunia fade

Today we will look at a very beautiful flower and find out why Petunia withers .. And also find out how to fix it.

General description of the flower

Petunia came to us directly from across the Atlantic Ocean, or rather from South America. The Frenchman Jean Baptiste Lamarck found and brought it to us. The name of this flower comes from one mistake. From the Brazilian language, the word "Petun" is translated as "tobacco", and the leaves of this flower are very similar to the leaves of the tobacco plant, and only 10 years later, after more species of this flower were discovered, the mistake was admitted. As a result, a whole separate genus Petunia was bred.

Petunia is an annual or perennial plant, quite unpretentious. It surprises with a combination of its beauty and simplicity at the same time. The plant has a strong immunity to disease and attack of pests, it is quite hardy to sudden weather changes. Possesses excellent decorative appearance. It has conquered almost all countries of the world with its merits and now it is an excellent decorative decoration for flower beds and flower beds. It is widely used to decorate balconies, window sills, terraces and verandas. Petunia has several varieties: ampelous, bush, calibrachoa, floribunda and cascading. This flower has a large number of varieties, more than 20. Thanks to this, you can choose the one that suits you.

Growth features

Often the plant is grown through seeds, which is undoubtedly considered a significant feature of the flower, because it is from the seeds that healthy, hardy and strong bushes are formed with a large number of inflorescences.

The seeds of this plant are very small, so the process of sowing these seeds is quite complicated. It takes about 3-4 months from planting to planting a plant. For sowing these seeds, ordinary soil can be suitable, which you can purchase at absolutely any store for gardeners and gardeners. Seeds are planted first in a special container. The sown seeds are covered with a film or a bag, after watering the soil. The most important thing is that the seeds sown are completely covered with earth. To prevent condensation from collecting in the seedlings, it is important to carefully monitor the soil moisture level, as well as ventilate the container.

With the right planting actions, in two weeks you will see flower sprouts. According to some opinions and experience of successful gardeners, if you did not wait for the sprouts in a couple of weeks, then you can no longer wait for them. Otherwise, such plants will grow very weak and require constant and additional care.

When the sprouts grow up, they need to be transplanted into different containers, for example, into small plastic cups, as they need good lighting and space. Therefore, after transplanting them from each other, provide the sprouts with sufficient lighting, and when warm weather sets in on the street, it is somewhere in 3.5-4 weeks, you can plant the plant in an open space. Do not forget to fertilize the soil with mineral fertilizers after the pick.

Why does petunia wither in a pot?

If suddenly your petunia withers and dries up, then this fact, of course, will sadden absolutely any gardener. It was at that moment that the owners of this beautiful flower ask themselves: why did this happen, because there are no visible reasons. So why do the leaves of petunias in pots wither?

• Petunia dries and withers in the event that it is incorrectly selected landing place plants. As mentioned earlier, this flower prefers a very bright place of growth, so once again pay attention to the illumination of the area you have chosen.The best landing site is considered to be a well-lit and spacious area that does not get shadowed by structures and trees. Well, if you are growing a flower in pots, then it would be better to rearrange them in a sunny place.
• Fusarium... It is considered the most common circumstance why petunia withers and dries. This is a fungal disease, which is rather poorly detected at the initial stage, since at first the disease attacks the root system of the flower. After the disease rises along the stem of the plant to its inflorescence. Due to the fact that the root system is affected by the disease, petunia ceases to receive nutritious and beneficial trace elements from the soil. If you notice that the flower has begun to turn yellow, the plant is almost impossible to save.

• Petunia leaves wither and with the wrong watering... Dry soil is another reason for the wilting of petunias, as well as an excess of moisture.
• Flowers and petunia buds wither and when attacked pests... The most dangerous and common of them are spider mites and aphids.

Petunia leaves wither: what to do?

The moment you understand the reason why the petunia began to wither, it's time to take action. Such as:

• If the reason is a lack of light, then choose a different place for the petunia. When growing a potted plant, transfer it to the sunny side. But the main thing here is not to overdo it, since from 12 noon to 4 pm there is a great risk of getting a thermal burn, so for this time darken the flower a little.
• If the irrigation procedure is incorrect, adjust the frequency and volume of watering up or down. The best watering option is once every four days. It is a well-known fact that plants grown in hanging pots suffer from drying out of the soil. Therefore, check the petunia more often and if you find too dry soil, then you need to remove the pot, water the plant and then put it on a tray of water for a short time. In the case of an excess of moisture, root rot may occur. In this case, the plant urgently needs to change the soil in the pot and in no case need to wait for the soil to dry out on its own. Just before transplanting, be sure to remove the rotten roots and let the flower dry. It is also important to water the petunia with water at the correct room temperature.
• Pests. It is quite easy to spot small green bugs (aphids). They are in plain sight and do not have the habit of hiding under leaves or flowers. To combat aphids, the foliage of the plant is treated with an ordinary soap solution. To do this, dissolve 300 grams of laundry soap shavings in 10 liters of water. Such a solution helps not only against aphid attacks, but also a spider mite, but the mite, unlike aphids, hides in the leaf of the plant, folding it into a tube.
• Fusarium. It is necessary to fight this scourge with preventive methods. To do this, before planting, the seeds should be treated with a weak solution of potassium permanganate or copper sulfate. A large, grown plant is best transplanted into another soil by removing previously infected parts of the plant and fertilizing it.

Does petunia fade? Prophylaxis

In order to prevent all unpleasant moments when growing this plant, preventive measures must be taken. Such as:

• ensure timely and correct watering,
• observe the temperature regime,
• feed regularly,
• remove dead and diseased areas of the flower,
• take pest control measures on time,
• the infected soil should be disposed of.

Extending the life of a petunia with its proper care, it will certainly delight you with its beautiful view.

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