Diseases and prevention methods of Buddha lotus

Diseases of Buddha Lotus: Fusarium

symptom

Bacterial diseases invade the plant through the root wounds, causing reddish-brown spots to appear on the rhizomes, which will then rot and die after a few days.

Prevention and treatment methods

Before potting, spray with 1000 times solution of 70% thiophanate wettable powder for prevention, and apply sulfur powder for disinfection after drying.

Diseases of Buddha Lotus: Anthracnose

symptom

Fungal diseases often occur in hot and humid summers, especially during the rainy season, and can also be caused by excessive nitrogen fertilizer.

Initially, small brown spots appear on the leaves, which then expand into round or oval shapes. The spots gradually dry up, and in severe cases the plants wither.

Prevention and treatment methods

Pay attention to ventilation and reduce indoor air temperature and humidity.

Then spray with 1000 times diluted 70% methyl thiophanate wettable powder, or spray 70% methyl thiophanate 60% anthrax, thimerosal, etc.

Diseases of Buddha Lotus: Rust

symptom

Large rust-brown spots appear on the epidermis of the stems, extending upward from the base of the branches and stems. In severe cases, the entire stem is covered with spots.

Prevention and treatment methods

Prune the branches and stems, remove the diseased branches, and then spray with 2000-3000 times diluted 12.5% diniconazole wettable powder.

Diseases of Buddha Lotus: Physiological diseases

symptom

Due to the harsh planting environment, strong sunlight, insufficient light, sudden low temperatures and long-term water shortage, the stems and leaf epidermis may be burned, browned, the growing points may grow too long, be frostbitten, the tips may shrink, etc.