Poor feeding
Due to a lack of nutrients, the growth of the flower begins to slow down, and its foliage gradually withers. Most often, flowers require 1-2 feedings during the period of active growth, and additional use of fertilizers is allowed only when clear signs of a deficiency of some substance appear.
An excess of fertilizing is no less harmful than a lack of it, so take into account the characteristics of your plants. In addition, it is important to always follow the instructions on the fertilizer packaging. If you don't know how much or what nutritional supplement to use, buy ready-made mixtures designed for specific types of flowers.
How to save surviving flowers and whether they are worth saving
Let's look at the most common mistakes, correcting which you can save the remaining flowers.
Overwatering
In the first place is excessive watering. In wet soil, plants breathe poorly and their roots rot. Often the soil on the surface is already dry, but there is still enough moisture inside. You can understand how things are going in the pot using a simple wooden stick. Just immerse it in the ground, and then take it out and examine it carefully. If the stick is covered with soil, then there is no need to water the plant yet. But you need to know moderation in everything - insufficient watering or watering with inappropriate water can also destroy the flower. Use settled water at room temperature.
Lack of sunlight
The plant may die due to lack of sunlight. To avoid problems, it is better to move heat-loving flowers closer to the window or buy a special fluorescent lamp. Excess light can also be destructive. For example, orchid leaves can get seriously burned if left on a windowsill under scorching rays. Before buying the plant you like, study the information about the temperature required for it. Consider whether you can create the necessary conditions at home.
Regular inspection
Regular inspection will help you spot pests in time. If you see cobwebs under the leaves, try removing them with a stream of shower, and then treat them with a suitable product. Another reason why greens in pots may dry out is diseases caused by microscopic fungi and bacteria. In this case, you will see characteristic brown spots on the leaves. Damaged parts are removed, and the diseased plant is isolated so that other flowers are not harmed.
Suitable fertilizers
Remember to also regularly apply suitable fertilizers and replant plants if necessary in the spring or add a new layer of soil. All these methods will help save flowers that have not had time to dry.
You can, of course, believe the signs and not take active action, but it is much wiser to try to do everything in your power to save your favorite flowers from premature death.
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Constant drafts
Drafts are dangerous for most house plants, so when choosing a place for your green pet, avoid cool window sills, open balconies and other places where cool air often drafts. Under such conditions, plants lose more moisture than they receive, which is why wilting begins.
To distinguish a problem caused by a draft, pay attention to the condition of the plant. If the foliage has withered a little, turned pale, or watery or dark areas have appeared on it, then the flower needs to be urgently moved to a more suitable place.
Why do indoor flowers dry out one after another?
It is believed that in an apartment in which flowers die one after another, negative energy reigns. They also say that dried indoor plants ward off the strong evil eye or damage that was imposed on the owners of the home. It is recommended to thank the dead flowers and then bury them outside.
By how plants feel in different places of the apartment, you can determine its “positive” and “negative” zones. For example, if after you moved the pot from the kitchen to the bedroom, the flower suddenly withered, then this is a reason to think about it. But it’s not always a matter of magic; often the reasons are the most banal - improper care or inappropriate conditions. First, it is important to figure out what exactly is happening in your green corner, and only then move on to active action.
Incorrect content
If you leave the plant in conditions that are not suitable for normal growth and development, it will also begin to wither. If the light is too bright, the leaves will become limp and eventually turn yellow at the tips. If there is not enough light, the flower will not only begin to fade, but also become discolored.
Too high or, conversely, low temperature can lead to the same consequences. To avoid this, you need to take into account the characteristics of your flower and choose a place that matches them.
Why do flowers in a bouquet at home wither?
Flowers decorate our lives, filling it with joy and beauty. It is flowers that give us unique aromas, lift our spirits, and awaken our senses. But, unfortunately, their beauty is not eternal. Cut flowers do not please us for long.
The wilting process is irreversible, but there are several methods that slow down wilting and prolong the life of flowers. Is it worth mentioning that the durability of the bouquet depends on the quality of the flowers that make up the bouquet.
Usually, having received a bouquet as a gift, we put it in water. As a rule, these measures are enough to keep the flowers in the vase for several days.
Water
Plants in bouquets, as a rule, have already been processed by a professional florist: the leaves from the stem at the bottom are cut off, and the stem itself is carefully trimmed. The only condition is a large amount of water, because flowers often lose a significant part of their moisture after cutting. Moreover, flowers absorb water at room temperature much better. Therefore, try to let the flowers get used to the warmth. Leave them for half an hour in a cool place, and only then place them in a vase.
Slice
After a few days, the bouquet should be further processed: remove dead lower leaves, renew the cut, change the water. Flowers should be trimmed in a container of water at room temperature. The cut is made with a sharp knife, diagonally. Moreover, the stems of soft plants are cut with a sharpened knife, dense plants are cut with pruning shears, and the stems of chrysanthemums, for example, are broken off. For flowers that have nodes on their stems (for example, carnations), the cut is made above the node so that the plant absorbs water better.
There is a common practice when the stems of chrysanthemums, lilacs, and peonies are crushed with a hammer. I would not recommend doing this, since apart from causing harm to the plant, this practice does not give any positive results.
Bulbous flowers (daffodils, tulips) require special care. Their whitish lower part needs to be cut off, as it prevents the flower from absorbing water. And to preserve foxglove or dahlia flowers longer, immerse their stems in boiling water for 30 seconds.
Why do flowers fade at home?
Frostbite of roots
If you place the plant on an open balcony in cool summers or on a drafty windowsill in winter, you will not be able to avoid serious hypothermia and even frostbite of its root system. In this case, the foliage and shoots will quickly begin to wither, and the problem can only be dealt with by immediate transplantation.
When saving a flower, you need to carefully examine its roots and remove all damaged parts. You should also be careful when transporting flowers in the cold season. If you cover the crown but do not insulate the pot, this will also lead to frostbite of the root system.
What to do if the flower withers when we are away
Why do flowers at home wither when we go on vacation? Basically, this is a lack of care, and in particular, insufficient watering. Help the plants survive while you're away. Ask neighbors or relatives for help. If you can’t rely on anyone’s help while you’re on vacation, you’ll have to figure it out yourself.
Wick watering
Organize wick watering . Place a container of water next to the plant at the height of the pot. Make a wick 1 cm wide and about 1 m long from a moisture-absorbing fabric. Soak the wick with moisture. Leave one end of it in a container of water and place the other end in a ring around the plant.
Microclimate and sphagnum moss
Water the flower generously and cover the surface of the soil with sphagnum moss , soaked in water for 3-4 hours. Sphagnum can be collected in the forest yourself or bought in specialized stores. Cover the pot with a clear plastic bag with air holes to create a microclimate. Place the clay pot with the flower in another (larger diameter), filling the gaps between them with wet sphagnum.
And so, as an answer to the question why flowers at home wither - this is insufficient moisture for the plant. Thus, we provide long-term access to the life-giving liquid of our flower.
Affected by pests or diseases
If the wilting is caused by some type of parasite, you will easily notice traces of its appearance on your green pet. Therefore, first, carefully examine all the shoots and leaves on both sides. If disease is the problem, you will find darkened or yellowed areas and other telltale signs such as curled or falling leaves.
Having determined what caused the plant to wilt, select a remedy suitable to combat the disease and begin treatment as soon as possible. Don't forget that the sooner you notice a problem, the easier it will be to deal with it. For this reason, flowers should be inspected at least once a week.
The base of the shoots is constantly moistened
Constantly waterlogged soil leads to rotting of the root system, which instantly affects the condition of the above-ground part of the plant. If wilting is not severe, simply reduce the volume and frequency of watering. A more serious problem requires an urgent transplant of the flower into new soil. It is important to remove all rotten parts of the roots.
If you want to avoid repeated waterlogging, select a more suitable watering regime. To be sure that it is really time to moisten the soil, carefully dig it 2-5 cm deep and squeeze a small lump in your hand. If it falls apart, it’s time to moisten the soil. Otherwise, watering will have to be postponed.
Even a novice gardener can cope with the problem of wilting. The main thing is to closely monitor the plant, notice negative changes and be sure to follow all the rules of care.
What can you do
For many plants, the process of partial shedding is natural. They wilt slightly, the foliage may turn yellow and then fall off. This is not a symptom of a disease, but just one part of the natural development cycle. For example, such changes occur in camellias, fuchsias and jasmine. Therefore, before looking for the cause of wilting, it is better to learn more about the characteristics of the flowers you grow.
The first symptoms of ailments are usually the same - the leaves become lethargic, the growth of the plant slows down or stops altogether. It is almost impossible to understand the exact cause at this moment, but this is a serious reason to closely monitor the ongoing processes. Then the color of the plant may change. The greens will become pale and lifeless. All this usually indicates the destruction of chlorophyll and impaired photosynthesis. Carefully analyze all care factors to diagnose the problem, and then rule out anything that may be causing these unpleasant symptoms.
