Diseases and Pests of Pteris fasciata and Their Control

Diseases and their control of Pteris fasciata

Root rot

Root rot is one of the diseases that may occur in phoenix ferns. The occurrence of root rot is mostly related to the environment. Excessive air humidity or water accumulation in the flowerpot may lead to the occurrence of root rot. Root rot is very harmful. It can cause root rot. The root is an important part of the plant, and the rot may spread to the plant, so special attention needs to be paid.

When root rot occurs in pteris fern, timely prevention and treatment are required. Prune the roots or spray them with pesticides. The pesticides that can be used include mancozeb solution, ningnanmycin solution and other agents, which can be sprayed after dilution.

Gray mold, damping-off

These two diseases are also common diseases of Pteris fasciata. The causes of their occurrence are also related to the environment. Generally, the disease is prone to occur when the temperature is low and the ventilation is poor.

If gray mold occurs on the pteris fern and roadsides, timely measures should be taken to prevent and control it.

Pests of Pteris fasciata and their control

Aphids, spider mites

When the growing environment is poor and does not meet the growth needs of the fern, the fern may be harmed by aphids or red spiders.

When these pests occur, some pesticides can be used to kill them.

Scale insects, slugs

Pests such as scale insects and slugs often occur due to environmental reasons, which can cause the fern to wither or even die.

Pruning and protection of Pteris fasciata

During the growth period, the leaves of the phoenix fern will become too dense and weak due to rapid growth. When there is poor light, the fern will rot. You can trim it in time to remove the dead, withered and yellow leaves to avoid rot and keep the plant beautiful.