Learn how to identify, treat and prevent common houseplant diseases. This article will give you all the information you need about indoor plant diseases.

Houseplants beautify your home and bring a bit of nature indoors. The bad news is that there are several common houseplant diseases that can infect them, turning that beauty ugly or even killing them. Many people associate plant diseases with outdoor plants, but indoor plants suffer from diseases as well. Your houseplants can even contract pests.

Fungal leaf spot, root rot, powdery mildew, bacterial leaf spot, and anthracnose are some common houseplant diseases. Many diseases can kill your plant, but you can treat some. But prevention is always better than cure, so try to maintain a good environment to keep your houseplants healthy.

2024年11月7日 · Here are 11 diseases that can afflict many common houseplant species: 1. Anthracnose is the broad term for a variety of diseases caused by fungi in the Colletotrichum and Gloeosporium genera. These pathogens attack hundreds of different plant species, both indoors and out. The symptoms depend entirely on the species affected.

Healthy indoor plants will be able to resist and fight off pests and diseases much better than weak plants. In order to keep your houseplants strong you need to meet their cultural requirements, which involves using proper soil, avoiding drafts, not crowding plants and then keeping a good balance of temperature , humidity , light , water and ...

2021年3月13日 · This article covers the 10 most common types of indoor plant diseases, how to identify them and what to do should they attack your plants. Before we look at the individual indoor plant diseases, it’s important to perhaps state the obvious, in saying that prevention is better than cure.

2023年9月29日 · This comprehensive guide provides symptoms, causes, and treatment methods for diseases like anthracnose, leaf spots, powdery mildew, root and stem rot, gray mold, and plant viruses. Discover prevention tips and general plant care …

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Be on the lookout for signs of pests and disease. Pests commonly found on houseplants. Aphids — small, soft-bodied insects that feed on the branch tips and underside of leaves. They cause distorted new growth on plants such as ivy, herbs and hibiscus. Mealybugs — appear white and "cottony" and are found on stems, leaves and roots of plants ...

2021年6月11日 · From pests to diseases to environmental factors, there’s a lot to consider when taking in a new plant. Check out some of the most common problems below so you can ensure your plant is getting the best care possible. In order to effectively treat a pest infestation on your houseplant, you’ll need to properly identify the insect.