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What diseases and insect pests do Christmas Cactus have and how to control them

Marie Schrader
2020-06-28 13:08:29
Leaf blight, putrefaction and anthrax are common diseases. The diseased parts are first concentrated on the leaves. Attention shall be paid to the prevention of daily maintenance and planting. The diseased leaves shall be removed in time after the disease is found, and the carbendazim solution shall be sprayed for disinfection. Red spider is the most likely pest to be infected. It will suck juice and cause the stem to turn yellow and wither. Usually, it needs to open windows for ventilation, spray Omethoate solution regularly for sterilization, and remove the diseased leaves after the disease.

I. diseases

Symptoms: leaf blight, putrefaction and anthrax are common diseases. The parts of the disease are first concentrated on the leaves, which is difficult to distinguish at the beginning. First, the leaves appear spots, leading to yellow leaves, and finally the whole plant rots due to serious disease.

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Prevention and control: pay attention to prevention during daily maintenance and planting, strengthen ventilation, and do not make the plant in a sultry environment. If it is found that the infected leaves need to be removed in time to prevent infection to other healthy parts. It is also necessary to spray carbendazim solution for disinfection once a week for about three times.

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II. Pest

Symptoms: the most likely insect pest to be infected is Starscream, which is easy to breed in the dry and hot environment. If the surrounding environment is poorly ventilated, it will be easier to breed. These pests will gather together to suck the sap of the plant, causing its stems to turn yellow and wither, and even cause death if it is serious.

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Prevention and control: usually, windows need to be opened for ventilation, and a certain humidity needs to be increased by spraying water, so as to prevent its occurrence. It is also necessary to spray Omethoate solution regularly for sterilization, about once every 15 days. If it is first artificially scraped or removed directly, it will be used to kill with serious pesticide.

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