CATDOLL : CATDOLL: What’s the matter with the dry holes in the middle of the Anthurium leaves?

Anthurium has a high ornamental value because of its clever combination of flowers and leaves. However, many friends may encounter some problems with Anthurium during the cultivation process due to improper cultivation methods, such as yellowing leaves, dry edges, and no flowers. Among them, the holes in the middle of the leaves of Anthurium have a great impact on the ornamental value of Anthurium. So what is the cause? And how can we deal with it? Let's take a look.

Dry and broken hole in the middle of Anthurium leaf

1. If the dry and broken part in the middle of the leaves is relatively large, you need to completely cut off the rotten leaves to prevent the healthy leaves from being infected. You need to mix garlic juice with water and spray it on the leaves to kill bacteria. You can also use carbendazim solution for sterilization, but the concentration should not be too high to avoid causing more damage to the leaves.

2. If the extent of dryness and ulceration in the middle of the Anthurium leaf is relatively small, you can apply gentian violet near the wound to prevent further rot of the leaf. Then, you can place the plant in a ventilated environment for maintenance, and do not sprinkle water on the leaves before the wound heals, so as to avoid more holes in the leaves.

3. If there is a lack of light for a long time, the leaves of the anthurium will dry up and have holes. Therefore, during the maintenance of the anthurium, the flower pot can be placed on the east or west windowsill, so that the plant can get sunlight but not be exposed to strong light. This will not only make the leaves dense and green, but also make the flowers more colorful.

I have introduced to you the holes in the middle of the leaves of anthurium. Anthurium pests have a great impact on anthurium. Here I will introduce to you the symptoms and prevention methods of anthurium pests. Let’s take a look!

Anthurium pests - nematodes

Symptoms

The main nematode is the root-knot nematode, which mainly harms the growth of plants. Gallbladder-like lumps can be seen at the roots of the plants. Of course, there is another type of nematode, the perforating nematode, which produces brown spots on the roots of the plants without obvious swelling.

When plants are infested with nematodes, they are easily damaged by fungi and develop root rot.

Prevention and treatment measures

To solve the problem of nematodes, prevention is the main approach. Disinfect the soil before planting, and use sterilizers such as Bisu Mi or irrigate the roots of the plants with insecticides.

When the pest is serious, it is recommended to change the pot and replant, expose the soil to the sun for a period of time, remove impurities in the soil, and replant.

Anthurium pests - scale insects

Symptoms

Scale insects often appear on the leaves of anthuriums. They are pests with round brown shells. In severe cases, the leaves are crawling with pests, which not only affects the growth of the plant, but also reduces its ornamental value.

Prevention and treatment measures

Strengthen maintenance, ventilate frequently, ensure suitable humidity in the maintenance environment, control water appropriately, and remove pests in time when found. They can be rinsed with clean water or scraped with bamboo strips.

When the pest is serious, spray fungicides to kill them. The concentration of the drug should be low and the spraying should be even. However, try to avoid spraying pesticides during home maintenance, as it will affect people's health.

Anthurium pests - red spider

Symptoms

Red spider mites attach to anthuriums, causing the leaves and flowers to fade, affecting the varieties of the leaves and flowers.

Prevention and treatment measures

When red spider mites appear, spray pesticides for prevention and control. Commonly used pesticides include cypermethrin, flumethrin, and dicofol.