Various spots on the leaves of indoor plants appear due to improper care, inappropriate living conditions and diseases caused by parasitic fungi and bacteria. Often the flowers are affected by viruses (various viroses), then foci of discoloration appear on the leaves. Inspect the plants carefully to recognize the problem in time and begin treatment.
Violets and begonias are very often susceptible to gray rot affecting their leaves. This is easy to avoid if you water the flowers carefully, avoiding excess moisture. In the cold season, the amount of water should be reduced.
Anthracnose is manifested by brown spots along the edge of the leaves and the tip of the leaf blade. This disease is caused by a fungus of the genus Colletotrium, if the plant is not treated, the leaves will completely dry. Be careful, it all starts with a tiny brown speck.
In rhododendron, spots on the leaves are caused by the phyllostic fungus. Note the large black traces with a purple border and a yellowish halo. If you notice such spots, start treatment.
Red burns on the leaves occur in amaryllis or hippeastrum, the reason is the Stagonospore mushroom. Gradually, the disease spreads to the entire plant, which weakens and dries. The leathery leaves of protean flowers are affected by the pestalium fungus. Inspect the tips for smudges and small dots (spore). It is there that spores of the parasite form. Pestalations can attack roses and azaleas.
A variety of spots on the leaves appear in the palm and lemon. Track the condition of the plants, feed them, and see if you care for them properly. Bacterial and fungal infections of indoor plants cause drying and browning of the leaves, and a viral disease can be recognized by chlorosis, that is, by lightening of individual areas.
Saprotrophic fungi from the genera Penicillium, Kladosporium, Alternaria and Aspergillus are characterized by bloom on flower leaves. They affect weak plants that do not fit the soil mixture, the size of the pot, the conditions of detention. The raids of green, olive, brown, black color are also caused by mushrooms. They are certainly dangerous for plants, as the flower dries or rots.
There are a variety of effective drugs for fungal pathogens - fungicides. But it is important to determine exactly which parasite on the plant, only then you can pick up the medicine and save the flower.
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