Treatment of Decembrist diseases and methods of controlling flower pests

Why does the forest cactus wither?

Let's consider all possible reasons:

Excess fertilizer

Like many indoor plants, the Christmas tree tolerates a lack of fertilizer better than its excess.

In the wild, this type of cactus lives in tropical forests, practically without soil, located on the trunks and aerial roots of large trees.

Feeding the Decembrist must be done correctly and interrupted during the flowering period - excess fertilizer will burn the roots, dropping buds and wilting of the leaves are almost guaranteed.

Root system rotting

Root rot usually occurs due to stagnation of water at the level of the root system.

If the plant sways, sits unsteadily in the ground and seems easy to pull out of the pot, this is a signal of problems with the roots. This can happen for a number of reasons:

1. Lack of sufficient drainage holes in the plant pot. Watering too much will make the situation worse.
2. The cold in the room where the Christmas tree is located, coupled with excessive watering, can cause acidification of the soil and rotting of the roots.
3. The death of the roots can be a consequence of overheating, both due to the location of the pot with the cactus in the sun, and as a result of the heat coming from the battery.

Infections

Decembrist's limp leaves may indicate the presence of an infection.

Most often, zygocacti suffer from fungal diseases, such as late blight, fusarium, phytium, which are transmitted with contaminated soil.

These infections are aggravated by waterlogged soil and insufficient drainage. They are easy to identify: late blight affects the base of the plant root, the connection between the root system and the stems is disrupted, which leads to dehydration of the Christmas tree even with sufficient watering. Fusarium also manifests itself in approximately the same way.

Accompanying signs of infection may be the loss of leaf segments, their pale or even gray color.

Improper care

The conditions for keeping Schlumbergers should be as close to natural as possible. Excessive watering destroys the forest cactus, because its root system is weak and is supplemented by numerous aerial roots. The roots cannot cope with too much water and rot.

Also, you should not use cold water for irrigation - this type of cactus is accustomed to warm tropical rains.

Untimely replanting and stress from a sudden change in growing conditions can have a detrimental effect. The Christmas tree does not tolerate drafts, extreme heat and cold, or too dry air.

Spider mite

Along with phytium and late blight, spider mites can attack the Christmas tree.

You should pay attention to the stem: if it is covered with a coating similar to rust, and thin white cobwebs appear between the shoots, then the plant is suffering from mites. Leaves and buds may soon begin to fall

The insects themselves are very small and can be brown, reddish or yellow.

Mealybugs

If mealy-like lumps are visible between the leaf segments, the plant has been attacked by mealybugs. These pests drink the sap of the plant. The buds are the first to suffer from them; sticky white mucus remains on the petals.

Shchitovka

Scale insects are also sucking insects. It can be identified by the appearance of small brown tubercles on the leaves of the cactus.

Problems in growing Decembrist and their solution

When growing Decembrist, like any other indoor plant, it is important to know and follow the basic rules of maintenance, balanced watering, and be able to properly feed the plant, propagate it and replant it.

But compliance with almost all conditions sometimes cannot protect a flower from the harmful effects of infections and pests. To understand what to do and how to save the zygocactus, you need to establish the cause of the disease. The condition in which the plant appears to die can manifest itself in different ways and be triggered by many factors.

Withered leaves

If the Decembrist withers, the leaves on it have wrinkled and become soft, then this is one of such manifestations.

The most common causes of this condition are the following factors:

• finding the flowerpot near radiators from which dry hot air emanates;
• unbalanced watering of the Christmas tree: both a lack of moisture and its excess negatively affect the condition of the zygocactus;
• lack or excessive abundance of lighting in the growing area;
• fungal diseases;
• damage to the root system;
• death of roots due to watering with cold water at low air temperatures, significant overheating in the sun or fertilization with highly concentrated fertilizer.

Systematic spraying of Decembrist, placing it in a place with more suitable growing conditions and periodically replacing the soil in which it is grown can help avoid such symptoms.

Important! Staying the Decembrist plant in a dark place for approximately 24 hours before setting buds will help reduce the risk of the plant wilting.

Thin leaves

Sometimes Decembrist is characterized by the presence of thin leaves. This can be caused by the presence of parasites in the soil mixture and a lack of nutrients necessary for the harmonious development of plants.

To eliminate and avoid this fact in the future, you need to periodically replant the flower in new soil, feed it with mineral and organic fertilizers, and pay more attention to balanced watering.

The leaves are turning yellow

Often, due to insufficient levels of air and soil humidity, yellowing of the Decembrist leaves occurs. To avoid this, you need to take the issue of watering more seriously and help increase the level of air humidity in the room.

Systematically spraying the Christmas tree with warm water from a spray bottle will help reduce the negative impact of factors that provoke yellowing.

A lack of trace elements and other nutrients in the soil can also cause yellowing of zygocactus leaves. To restore the normal state of the Decembrist, the soil should be fertilized with mineral and organic additives.

Also, the appearance of yellow leaves on a flowerpot is possible due to its infestation with scale insects.

The leaves are falling

The Decembrist never drops its leaves without reason.

Most often they fall off due to the occurrence of provoking factors, which include:

• damage to the plant by pests (spider mites and others), which can be eliminated by a thorough inspection and treatment of the flowerpot with special preparations;
• lack of nutrients , which can be eliminated by spraying with fertilizers for epiphytic cacti or completely replanting the plant into a different soil mixture;
• stress suffered by a Christmas tree as a result of a sharp change in temperature, draft, very low level of air humidity, untimely transplantation. Normalizing the condition and conditions of plant maintenance will help eliminate the consequences.

The plant is drying up

Decembrist with signs of drying out is most often found in conditions of lack of regular watering and low levels of indoor air humidity. Zygocactus also dries out due to being under the scorching rays of the sun or near heating appliances.

Normalizing the watering process, increasing air humidity, and placing the flowerpot in more suitable conditions - in a lighted but shaded place without constant access to hot air - can help correct the situation.

The roots have rotted

When caring for a Decembrist, you can sometimes observe the following symptoms:

• individual segments begin to fall off;
• shoots brighten;
• leaves and stems soften;
• buds and flowers take on a soggy appearance;
• the soil around the plant turns sour.

These are sure signs of rotting roots of the Decembrist.

This process is provoked by:

• excessive soil moisture;
• presence of stagnant water in the stand;
• watering plants with cold water.

To fix the problem you should:

• remove damaged segments to healthy areas as soon as possible;
• clean the roots from the soil and rinse them under running water;
• eliminate affected shoots of the root system that differ from healthy ones in color and the presence of delamination;
• Sprinkle healthy parts of the root with charcoal powder;
• if there are much fewer healthy roots than there were before the damage, you need to plant the plant in a smaller pot, it is better to replace the soil mixture;
• Before replanting, it is recommended to treat the cactus with a growth stimulator.

Important! If there is softening of the lower cylindrical shoots of the Decembrist, it will not be possible to save it.

Roots can also rot if the damp soil around them is overcooled. To save the zygocactus, it should be brought into a heated room to warm it up. Most often this is enough, but if the measures do not work and the roots begin to rot, then the plant needs to be replanted.

Decembrist diseases and pests (treatment)

Why do the leaves of the Christmas cactus or Decembrist turn red: 6 reasons and methods for eliminating the problem
The Christmas cactus is resistant to various kinds of diseases and pests, but still some risk factors exist: overdried or flooded, infection from neighboring plants, weakened plant defenses

Close attention is required to help the flower cope with the disease when the first signs appear.

Insects - pests

Spider mites are small, red or yellow, bristly arachnid pests. Signs of damage are massive loss of segments with the presence of white spots. The cause may be dry air. Spray with a solution of the insecticide “Fitoverm”, “Aktofit”, Vertimek”, increase the air humidity.

The mealybug is a sucking insect 3-7 mm in size, covered with a whitish coating, producing mucus; Soft white lumps form between the shoots, the segments seem to be sprinkled with flour. Flowers especially suffer, the buds become slimy, wither, and fall off. Spray with horsetail tincture, use Aktara and Confidor chemicals.

The scale insect is a particularly dangerous, small (5 mm), flat, sap-sucking insect, protected by a shell. It sticks to the surface of the segment, literally sucking out the juice. Females are motionless, laying and incubating eggs. The larvae move quickly along the shoots. Males are flying and can infect neighboring plants. Young shoots are especially attractive to the pest. Control methods are labor-intensive, poorly effective, and unsafe:

1. Remove insects, eggs, and larvae by hand, using an insecticide-soaked cloth or a cotton swab.
2. Clean the Schlumbergera shoots with a soapy toothbrush or moistened with a tobacco solution (do not rinse).
3. Spray the soil with insecticide.
4. After a day, wash off the solution, dry the plant, re-treat it (shoots, soil) with an insecticide, seal it hermetically for 30 - 40 minutes with polyethylene, without air access, the scale insects should die under the influence of chemicals.
5. Remove the plastic, leave the Schlumberger for another 2 days without washing off the poison, then take a shower.

Fungal diseases

Fusarium. Mushrooms can remain in the substrate for a long time; rapid development is facilitated by increased soil moisture, sharp temperature fluctuations, and poor soil. Fungal spores penetrate from the soil to the roots; through wounds on the shoot, they reach the vessels of the plant, rapidly rising up them, releasing toxins, decomposing tissues. Decembrist changes its natural color to reddish-purple, the shoots droop, wrinkle, and the edges of the segments become watery.

Treatment. Christmas isolate. Remove all affected areas. Treat the soil and shoots with “Maxim” and “Fundazol” fungicides; roots - dust with sulfur.

Treat the location of the zygocactus and nearby plants with a fungicide. Subsequent preventive spraying with insecticides will preserve the health of the flower.

Late blight. The initial stage is manifested by sagging shoots, as if there is a lack of moisture; additional watering speeds up the process, the color of the segments turns pale and becomes covered with dark spots and stripes. The roots are affected by rot. The source of infection is the substrate. Fungal spores can lie dormant there for up to 8 years.

There is no cure. The infected plant must be thrown away along with the soil. Scald the pot with boiling water. If it is possible to recognize the disease at the initial stage, treatment with the chemicals “Fundazol”, “Ridomil”, “Previkul” is possible.

Ordinary indoor plants get sick with these diseases in winter, when Decembrist blooms. A careful inspection of the shoots will help to recognize the infection in time.

Advice! For successful growth of the Decembrist, additionally scald with boiling water or calcine the purchased soil in the oven.

Diseases and their photos and treatment

Fungal infections Schlumbergera

Phytophthora and Pythium

These two diseases are transmitted with contaminated soil and primarily damage the root collar. The very first symptom of the disease is the massive falling off of segments, withering of the flower due to high soil moisture (read about why the Decembrist has flaccid soft leaves and how to correct the situation here). After this, the plant acquires a gray or pale color. For treatment use the following drugs:

1. Speed For 1 liter of water, 1 ml of the drug. The solution consumption is 0.5 liters per plant.
2. Topaz. To spray the plant, take 2 ml of the drug per 10 liters of water. Carry out the treatment at the first signs of illness.
3. Maksim. Dilute 5 drops of the drug in 200 ml of water. Use a spray product.
4. Vitaros. Dilute 2 ml of the drug in 2 liters of water. Spray 2 times with an interval of 10 days.

Fusarium

This is a fungal disease of zygocactus, the development of which is influenced by a fungus of the genus Fusarium. It penetrates the plant through the soil and wounds, leading to rotting of the root system and neck. For prevention, drugs such as Mikol and Bayleton are used. If Fusarium infection occurs, it is no longer possible to cure it. When the lesion has become obvious and the vascular system is damaged, remove and burn the diseased specimen, and treat the soil in which it grew with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.

Bacterial damage

The most common bacterial infection remains that which occurs against the background of groups of Erwinia bacteria. The symptoms are as follows: first, a wet, sliding dark spot forms at the base of the stem, and if no action is taken, it will begin to cover the entire stem.

Some related bacterial diseases cause the stem tissue to become discolored, resulting in a reddish hue. This place becomes slippery to the touch. It is useless to use antibacterial drugs, and the affected part of the flower must be removed.

If only part of the stem is affected, then it is easier to break off a cutting higher up the stem and notice the diseased plant by growing a new one from the stem.

Flower pests and their control

Spider mite

This parasite can cause significant harm to the plant. If you look closely, you can see a spider mite with the naked eye. The insects are small in size and may be yellow, brown or red in color. The main reason for the development of spider mites is dry air. If this pest lives on the Decembrist, then it is worth treating the plant with the following preparations:

• Fitoverm.
• Neoronom.
• Actellicom.

Between treatments it is necessary to observe intervals that depend on the air temperature in the room:

• +20 degrees – 9-10 days;
• +30 degrees – 3-4 days.

We save the Decembrist:

• At the first symptoms of damage, you need to thoroughly wash the flower with laundry soap, then re-soap it and leave it in the same form for 2 hours.
• After the solution has been removed with water, put a plastic bag on the plant and leave for 7-10 days.
• Such manipulations should be carried out after another 7 days, since laid spider mite eggs may remain after the first procedure.

After treatment, it is necessary to increase the air humidity by spraying or placing the flower in a tray with wet pebbles.

Mealybug

This is a sucking insect with an oval pink body covered with a white coating. There are transverse stripes on his back. The length of the parasite is 3-7 mm. Mealybugs can be detected by the presence of white sticky mucus on the leaves of the flower. The buds of the plant suffer from insects, wither and fall off.

For prevention, it is necessary to regularly water and remove dried leaves. If infection has occurred, then the bush will have to be treated with the insecticide Aktara or Confidor. For 200 ml of water there are 2 ml of the drug. Spray the plant with the resulting solution and repeat the procedure after 7 days.

Among folk remedies, the following recipes remain effective:

1. Mash 25 g of garlic, add 1 liter of boiling water. Leave for 6 hours, and then wipe the plant with a brush dipped in the infusion. Such events should be held in the evening. Cover the flower from sunlight for 2 days.
2. Mix 1 liter of water and 40 ml of olive oil. Soak a cotton pad in the solution and go over all elements of the plant.
3. Grind 10-15 g of green soap and add to 1 liter of water. Spraying will be carried out 3 times, observing intervals of 7 days.

Shchitovka

The dimensions of this parasite do not exceed 5 mm. The scale insect sucks all the juices out of the Decembrist. After this, its leaves turn yellow and dry out. If treatment is not started in a timely manner, the flower may die.

To combat the parasite, it is necessary to use mechanical cleaning. The essence of it is to apply a solution of Karbofos or Tanker to a cotton pad. Walk with a cotton swab over the affected areas of the plants. You can use Ankara solution for treatment (8 g of the drug per 10 liters of water). In addition, it is necessary to review the humidity in the room so that it does not fall below 60%. Bright sunlight also slows down their development.

You can try the following folk remedies:

1. Combine 1 liter of water and 40 g of laundry soap. Add 5 drops of kerosene to the solution and shake thoroughly. Wipe the problem areas of the Decembrist with the composition.
2. Take a medium-sized onion, chop finely and add 200 ml of water. Leave for 2-3 hours, filter and soak a cotton pad in the solution, walk over problem areas.

We invite you to watch a video about Decembrist pests and how to deal with them:

Other diseases and pests that affect the plant

Ways to combat diseases and pests of dracaena

In addition to what is described above, when growing Decembrist, flower growers may encounter other problems:

1. The leaves have withered, become pale and lifeless - there are several reasons: pest damage, sunburn or drying out of the earthen ball in the pot. Inspect the plant and balance the care.
2. Brown spots appear on leaf segments - sound the alarm, the plant has been infected by scale insects. To combat this pest, a simple laundry soap is suitable, which needs to be used to treat the leaves on all sides. if this measure does not help, you can buy an insecticide in the store and spray the flower.

Important! If the drug turns out to be ineffective, there is only one thing left to do - cut off all the damaged areas, otherwise the plant will die. It is difficult to remove this parasite, since microscopic insects can even settle in curtains

Therefore, once every 2-4 days, give the plant a shower with a soap solution or buy a special preparation that should be used to treat not only the plant, but also the space around it. If the mite is not found, then move the plant in the pot; the roots may have rotted

Clumps of white insects on the leaves are mealybugs. You can fight it with a soap solution; to do this, you need to wet a cloth and wash off all the pests. Hard to reach places, simply spray with soap solution. If it doesn’t help, buy a special preparation at a flower shop and treat the plant according to the instructions on the package.

The plant is lethargic and drops its buds - this is a spider mite. It is immediately visible; upon close examination, you can see a thin cobweb on the plant, while the leaves themselves will be covered with small brown spots.

It is difficult to remove this parasite, since microscopic insects can even settle in curtains. Therefore, once every 2-4 days, give the plant a shower with a soap solution or buy a special preparation that should be used to treat not only the plant, but also the space around it. If the mite is not found, then move the plant in the pot; the roots may have rotted.

Schlumbergera is a magnificent, flowering plant that can be susceptible to various diseases and pests. But don’t worry too much, just give your indoor plant a little more attention and time. Remember - this is a living organism that feels your attitude towards it.

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Why do Decembrist leaves turn red?

Therefore, try to regularly moisten and fertilize the soil. Dry air can also cause leaf blades to fall off. Sometimes this happens due to stress suffered by the plant. Several factors can cause a stressful situation: temperature changes, drafts, change of location, transplant. To restore the Decembrist, try feeding it with fertilizers for cacti.

If this procedure does not help, change the soil in the flowerpot and feed Schlumbergera again. Often the roots begin to rot from excess moisture.

Therefore, the leaves gradually fall off

It is important not to overdo it with watering and allow the soil to dry thoroughly. This is absolutely not a scary reason

On the contrary, it means that the Decembrist is growing and fully developing. In this situation, only the tips of the leaf blades will turn red.

As new parts of the flower grow, this redness will go away on its own. As you can see, Schlumbergera, like any other plant, is susceptible to various diseases and infections, as well as pest attacks. But this is no reason to despair. You just need to devote a little more time to your pet and correct all the shortcomings in caring for the Decembrist. Remember, flowers are living organisms and feel your reverent attitude towards them.

Decembrist is a generalized name for three types of forest cacti. The name of the genus Schlumbergera was given in honor of the name of a famous cactus breeder. It is worth watering the flower often, but not abundantly - the top layer of the earthen clod should dry out. If moisture stagnation occurs, the roots of the plant begin to rot, which immediately affects the color of the foliage - it turns red, and the Decembrist may die.

The leaves may turn red due to non-compliance with the temperature regime, for example, drafts into which the plant is exposed when the room is ventilated. Not only the ground part of the flower, but also the roots can get hypothermia. From the above we can conclude that there are many reasons why Decembrist leaves may turn red. But if you take proper care of the plant, this problem can be avoided.

The Christmas tree responds very well to proper care with vigorous flowering and a healthy appearance, and becomes a real decoration of the home flower collection. First of all, as mentioned above, the plant needs proper care. Usually this is enough for the leaves to return to their original green color.

If the cause of reddening of the leaves is waterlogging, then most likely the roots of the flower have been affected by rot. How to save a plant?

The foliage is drying - why and what to do?

Algorithm of actions:. The roots of Decembrist are very delicate, so it is better not to press the soil, but to compact it with a little shaking.

If all the windows face south, then it is better to install the plant in a room where only scattered rays penetrate. Decembrist can be taken out into the fresh air in the summer, but it must be in the shade.

Symptoms of mixed connective tissue disease

• paleness of the tips of the fingers and toes after psycho-emotional stress or exposure to cold;
• feeling of chilliness in the hands and feet;
• swelling of the fingers or hands;
• arthralgia;
• joint stiffness in the morning;
• polyarthritis;
• polymyositis of the proximal parts of the extremities;
• muscle tightening;
• muscle weakness;
• spider veins on the skin;
• the appearance of red or white spots on the skin;
• baldness;
• hyperpigmentation around the eyes;
• dry mouth;
• difficulty swallowing dry and poorly chewed food;
• photophobia;
• redness of the eyes;
• fever;
• enlargement of regional lymph nodes;
• violation of the depth, frequency and rhythm of breathing;
• hematuria.

Sciarides: ways to control pests of indoor plants

The Decembrist withered: what to do in case of infections?

So, you have determined why the Decembrist has limp leaves, what to do if there is an infection? If everything is not very neglected and the Decembrist’s wilted leaves have just appeared, then it will be enough to treat the plant with special medicinal preparations. Popular ones are “Fitosporin”, “Maxim”, “Skor”, “Topaz”. Carry out the treatment throughout the entire plant, not forgetting the root base.

Sometimes such measures are clearly not enough. For example, if the entire soil is affected by infection. In this case, medications will clearly not help. The only way out is to replant the flower and then treat it with medicine. Once in fresh, good soil, the roots will begin to come to life, they will begin to feed the plant with water and nutrients. This will save the Decembrist.

Decembrist's flaccid leaves: causes, prevention, treatment

Limp leaves on a Christmas tree indicate the death of the root system or the plant being infected by a fungal disease. As a rule, such a nuisance most often occurs against the background of fusarium, phytium and late blight. Before the disease has time to affect the root system, there is a chance to save the plant by treating it with one of the following drugs:

• "Fitosporin-M";
• "Maksim";
• "Topaz".

After processing, the Christmas tree needs to be transplanted into another container. Planting is carried out in new, uncontaminated soil.

Note! If the root system of the Decembrist is damaged, it will no longer be possible to save the flower. In this case, it is more advisable to take cuttings from the plant and grow a new one from its segments.

Treatment of erythremia

• Bloodletting (frequency and volume depend on the stage of the disease).
• Cytostatic drugs for severe disease.
• Anticoagulants.
• Antiplatelet agents (Aspirin, Clopidogrel).
• Antihypertensive therapy.
• Transfusion of fresh frozen plasma in cases of increased bleeding.

Essential drugs

There are contraindications. Specialist consultation is required.

• Aspirin (antiplatelet agent). Dosage regimen: orally, after meals, with a sufficient amount of water at a dose of 50-250 mg/day. for 3 doses.
• Hydroxyurea (antitumor agent, antimetabolite). Dosage regimen: orally, in the morning on an empty stomach at an initial dose of 0.5-2.0 g/day. once until blood counts normalize. After achieving remission (temporary weakening or disappearance of the manifestations of the disease), maintenance therapy of 0.5 g of the drug daily continuously.
• Reaferon (antitumor, immunomodulatory agent). Dosage regimen: IM, SC 15-30x106 IU 2-3 times a week.
• Anagrelide (antiplatelet agent). Dosage regimen: orally, 1-10 mg/day, maintenance therapy 1.5-2.5 mg/day.

general description

Alcoholic polyneuropathy (APN) (G62.1) is a lesion of the peripheral nervous system that occurs as a result of alcohol abuse, one of the common complications of alcoholic illness.

Prevalence of alcoholic polyneuropathy: 10–90% among patients with alcoholism. There is evidence that daily consumption of 100 ml of ethyl alcohol (corresponding to 300 ml of strong alcoholic drink) leads to the development of APN.

Causes of alcoholic polyneuropathy:

• Toxic effect of ethyl alcohol on nerve fibers.
• Hypovitaminosis B1 in the body, which occurs due to inadequate nutrition, impaired liver function, and impaired absorption processes in the intestines in people who abuse alcohol.
• Disruption of microcirculation in nerve fibers that occurs during alcoholism.

Tips “from the opposite side”: which beauty procedures are not useful

All women want to be beautiful, but not everyone makes the right decisions for this. Many girls do cosmetic procedures without thinking at all about how harmful they are to their hair. You begin to notice the problem only when severe damage or increased hair loss becomes visible. In this case, you should stop and not torment your unfortunate curls anymore.

But how do you understand what exactly you are doing wrong? It's simple - it's worth reading the advice of trichologists for hair loss in women, which clearly lists procedures contraindicated for alopecia. Let's look at this in more detail.

Perm

This is the most traumatic procedure for hair, which is strictly contraindicated in case of increased hair loss. Due to the effects of chemicals, the hair structure itself changes, which leads to significant damage. If you are being treated by a trichologist, but continue to do perms, recovery will take a long time or will be completely impossible.

Keratin straightening

During this procedure, the hair shaft is heated and treated with a special keratin compound. After straightening, the curls are weakened and do not tolerate any influence well. This leads to intense hair loss and other unpleasant consequences.

In principle, any procedures that involve heating cannot be useful: hair botox, straightening with an iron, curling with a curling iron, etc. Therefore, it is better to avoid them when treating with a trichologist.

Coloring

Dyeing cannot be the cause of intense hair loss, since with this procedure the dye mainly affects the hair itself, and not the hair follicle. However, such products damage curls to one degree or another (even natural henna and basma). Although the dye itself cannot cause alopecia, during the period of acute hair loss it is better to do without dyeing.

Building up

If a master with poor qualifications takes on the job, the procedure can lead to baldness of certain areas of the head after removal of the extensions. Such unsightly bald spots appear due to severe vascular spasm and poor circulation in the area of ​​the hair follicles.

Therefore, if you are experiencing increased hair loss, this is absolutely no reason to immediately run to the salon for extensions. In such cases, this procedure, on the contrary, is contraindicated.

Due to the risk of additional vascular spasm and high stress on the hair follicles, you should also not do braids with Kanekalon, African braids, dreadlocks and other similar hairstyles.

Permanent makeup

During microblading or eyebrow tattooing, an inexperienced artist can damage the hair follicles, which leads to injury and death of the hairs. In addition, an allergy to mixtures used for permanent makeup can trigger hair loss.

By the way, plucking too frequently can also cause damage to your eyebrows. This is a common reason why women, in an effort to become beautiful, overdo it and completely lose their eyebrows. Remember that everything is good in moderation, including cosmetic procedures.

Ascites prognosis

It is quite difficult to give an accurate prognosis in the case of dropsy, since it is necessary to take into account a large number of different factors (the causes of the disease, its severity, the rate of development, the presence of concomitant diseases, the effectiveness of treatment, and so on).

Complications of the disease definitely worsen the prognosis, the most dangerous of which are peritonitis, umbilical hernia, respiratory failure, and intestinal obstruction.

The two-year survival rate for ascites is about 50%. The prognosis for the refractory form of the disease is even worse. About 50% of patients die within a year.

Unfavorable factors that can worsen the prognosis are a lack of proteins in the body, age 60 years and older, diabetes mellitus, low blood pressure.

Why it doesn’t bloom, how to make Decembrist bloom

The lush greenery of the Christmas tree is beautiful even without buds, but the main feature of the plant is its flowering. Flowers of unusual shape and shade will not leave anyone indifferent. If suddenly the Decembrist refused to bloom, there may be several reasons for this.

The conditions of the development stages were violated: the timing of watering, fertilizing, and the temperature regime was not observed. What to do:

Growing season

Spring, summer - growing season (pampered and nurtured: watered with warm, settled water, fed with mineral fertilizers, given a shower).

Buds have appeared

Hardening is stopped, the flower is brought home, a permanent location for further growth is determined, and regular watering, fertilizing, and spraying begin.

Irregularly shaped flowerpot

A large pot or an elongated shape is detrimental to a forest cactus; a large amount of nutritious soil promotes the active development of the root system; there is no vitality left for the zygocactus to budding, so it is advisable to change the pot.

By following the rules of care, creating comfortable conditions for the proper development of the Decembrist, by the next season and for many years to come, the flower will delight with its exoticism.

Causative agents of streptoderma

Streptococci are bacteria that can live in the presence or absence of oxygen. There are five main groups of these microorganisms - A, B, C, D, and G. The main causative agent of streptoderma is the causative agent of group A.

Approximately 40 percent of all skin diseases are caused by streptococcus. These bacteria live constantly on the skin and are considered opportunistic. They cannot penetrate the skin on their own. When the immune system is strong, microorganisms are in “sleep mode.” When the skin is damaged, hygiene is poor, or the body's defenses are reduced, bacteria cause skin disease.

When scratching areas of the skin damaged by the disease, bacteria are spread further throughout the body. The microorganism also likes a moist and warm environment. Therefore, if water gets on the wounds, it provokes the progression of streptoderma.

Air temperature

The reason why Decembrist's leaves turn red and wither may be hypothermia of the flower. For the Decembrist, a temperature of +14 degrees is considered critical. With it, necrotic processes begin in plant tissues. With a further decrease, the plant begins to fade sharply. Initially, the upper leaves lose turgor, and then the rest.

The flower can only be saved by raising the temperature to +18 degrees or more with moderate watering.

Only by knowing the main reason why Decembrist leaves turn red and wither, and what to do in this situation, can the plant be restored, otherwise it will die.

Increased air temperature can also provoke a problem with the leaves of the Decembrist. With insufficient watering, the plates intensively evaporate moisture, and have no way to replenish it. Therefore, it is recommended to water the plant regularly during hot periods, preventing the earthen clod from drying out. You should also additionally spray the above-ground part in the morning so that the flower has time to absorb moisture before the evening.

In winter, the flower should not be placed close to the heating system. To prevent the flow of hot air from the battery to the pot, it is recommended to lay a sheet of polystyrene foam, the width of which will be slightly larger than the window sill.

Important! In summer, the plant should be shaded from direct sunlight, and the pot should not be allowed to overheat. https://www.youtube.com/embed/8NaUN_Y3eCM

Treatment of other diseases of the Decembrist

The reluctance of zygocactus to bloom is not such a rare occurrence.

This often happens due to:

• irregular watering;
• improper lighting;
• growing in a cramped pot and the need for replanting;
• low soil nutrition;
• unpreparedness of the plant for the flowering process.

In order for the zygocactus to bloom, the root cause must be eliminated: normalize watering, provide sufficient lighting, replant it in a larger pot, and fertilize the soil.

In order to prepare the Christmas tree for flowering, you need to:

• in the autumn, create conditions for complete rest by placing it in a cool room;
• provide minimal watering and do not fertilize;
• at the end of autumn, place the zygocactus in a sufficiently lit place, starting to water it;
• It would not be superfluous to rotate the flower around its axis to obtain uniform illumination on all its sides.

As a result of such manipulations, the zygocactus will “cheer up” and soon produce its first buds. In order for the Decembrist to bloom well in the future, you need to organize proper care for it:

• in winter, additional lighting will not be superfluous;
• when a plant is blooming, it is unacceptable to touch it at this time, rearrange it, rotate it, and especially cut it;
• during the period of bud formation, sharp changes in temperature conditions negatively affect the zygocactus;
• in a room with cool air, the flowering time is longer; the optimal temperature for abundant flowering is +16 degrees;
• A narrow-shaped pot is good for flowering.

How to resuscitate and revive a flower that does not grow or dies?

• For infectious diseases, if drug treatment does not help, the soil in the pot is replaced.
• If there is an excess of fertilizers, it is necessary to reduce the amount and use only for cacti.
• Excess sun or moisture. It is necessary to place the plant in diffused light and not flood the flower.
• There is no need to unfold, move the plant or allow drafts.
• If the plant is almost dead, it is advisable to remove the plant and transplant its healthy parts into a new pot, especially since this species takes root well.

Decembrist is a very popular indoor plant with a large number of varieties. The diversity of the plant amazes even the most experienced gardeners, and each of them can choose the variety that they like the most. If you follow all the growing rules and carefully care, the zygocactus will delight you with its flowering for a long time. We told you about proper care, different types and varieties, as well as the difference between a flower and other similar plants in separate articles on our website.

In conclusion, it should be said that timely prevention of diseases and proper care are the main aspects for the development of a healthy plant. If the conditions are met, Schlumbergera will definitely delight its owner with colorful flowering.

Decembrist diseases with photos, flower treatment, pest control

Schlumbergera or Decembrist is the name of the same plant, which is successfully grown at home. The culture belongs to the genus of epiphytic cacti. In nature, Decembrist prefers to grow in the tropical forests of southeastern Brazil. The height of the plant reaches 2.8 m.

Zygocactus was first brought to Europe in the 19th century, so since then it has become one of the most popular houseplants. And although caring for it is not at all difficult, there are situations when you have to deal with pests and diseases.

The article explains why the zygocactus is sick and does not grow and other main problems that may arise, as well as how to revive the flower at home.

Useful tips for growing and caring

In order for the Decembrist to grow and bloom for many years, strict adherence to the rules for caring for it is mandatory.

Here are some of them:

1. For irrigation use only soft water. In hot weather, spray the leaves.
2. Fertilizers are applied no more than 2 times a month.
3. In the warm season, the pot is taken out to the balcony.
4. In autumn, the amount of watering is gradually reduced, and the pot is moved to a cool place.
5. The signal for watering is the obvious drying of the top layer of soil.
6. Cactus fertilizers, which can be purchased at a specialty store, are used as fertilizing.
7. To form a beautiful crown, regular pruning is necessary to remove old and dried branches.
8. Between flowering, the plant needs to create conditions for recovery. This should be a place with light partial shade and quite warm.
9. Every few years the plant must be replanted.

: recommendations for growing Decembrist

There are several reasons why Decembrist leaves become soft. However, by becoming more familiar with them, they can be prevented and the plant protected.

How to reanimate and save a badly damaged and dying plant?

The Decembrist can die for various reasons: too low a temperature, excessive watering, lack of light, insufficient feeding. You can save the damaged plant by re-rooting. The essence of this procedure is as follows:

1. Pinch off 3-4 leaves, place them in water and after 12-14 days roots should appear.
2. Buy soil for cacti (Garden of Miracles), pour it into a container with drainage holes.
3. Transplant the flower into a pot and water with warm water.
4. Replant the old flower in fresh soil and water less. After transplantation, do not fertilize for a month.

Decembrist is a very beautiful plant that can be successfully grown at home. Of course, like any indoor flower, it can get sick. The main task of the grower is to comply with all conditions for growing Schlumbergera, to prevent waterlogging, oversaturation with nutrients and to promptly treat all diseases.

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Rozhdestvennik (Decembrist or Schlumbergera) is a rather unpretentious flower to care for. True, problems may still arise when growing it. If they are not identified and eliminated in a timely manner, the plant will die, so you need to find out in advance what diseases zygocactus is susceptible to.

How to transplant

Start the event in mid-late December. Then the flower will more easily withstand the stress of the procedure. How to transplant Decembrist at home:

Place brick chips, expanded clay or pebbles at the bottom of the planting container as drainage. This layer should occupy a third of the volume of the pot. Place a centimeter layer of soil on the drainage. Carefully remove the plant from the old pot. It is advisable to moisten the soil well 3-4 hours before the event, then it will be easier to remove the flower from the container

Carefully remove the old soil. If desired, you can rinse the roots of the Decembrist under a weak stream of water

If there are damaged or rotten shoots, cut them off with scissors and sprinkle the cut areas with crushed charcoal. Place the flower in a new pot and carefully straighten the roots. Fill the voids with soil and lightly tap the sides of the container to compact the soil. Water the soil with a small amount of warm, settled water.

For the first time after transplantation, it is advisable to keep the Decembrist in a cool place where direct sunlight does not reach. When the flower gets sick and produces new leaves, move the pot to its usual place.

Caring for the Decembrist at home

This indoor flower is quite easy to care for. But compliance with important rules and principles will determine how intensely the plant will bloom and how long your green “pet” will stand on the windowsill. Let's look at the aspects of care in more detail.

Lighting

The epiphytic cactus prefers bright and at the same time diffused lighting. Optimal conditions are places next to windows facing east or northeast. But the south side is not considered an ideal solution. But if it is not possible to achieve a diffuse light regime, then the flower is shaded.

During the period of budding and active flowering, the container with Schlumbergera should not be turned or even moved. Otherwise, the plant will get rid of the flowers. But when it retires, you can and should regularly unwrap the pot so that the stems turn green evenly.

Humidity and temperature

Decembrist is extremely tenacious and unpretentious to temperature conditions. A houseplant will withstand 35-degree heat and a drop in temperature to + 2 without any special physical and moral losses. However, there are also optimal indicators for this parameter - +18-25 degrees. It is under such conditions that the flower feels especially comfortable.

In order for the zygocactus to bloom especially intensively and delight others with its bright greenery, experts advise placing it in a cooler place (no higher than +16 degrees) in September-November. But just before flowering, it is moved to a warm place to form beautiful and healthy buds.

The tropical guest is not afraid of drafts. Therefore, in the summer months, a pot of zygocactus can be taken out to an open balcony for ventilation or even taken with you to the dacha. The only condition is not to expose the flower to direct sunlight.

Schlumbergera, unlike “classic” cacti, loves high air humidity. That is why the plant needs to constantly be showered with a spray bottle: in hot weather - several times a week, in winter - 1-2 times every 30 days.

Watering

Proper care of zygocactus also includes adherence to the watering regime. The latter is conventionally divided into 3 periods, each of which differs in certain nuances and aspects.

1. Bloom. During these months (December-February) the plant requires frequent but moderate watering. You can tell that a flower wants to “drink” when the soil dries 1-3 centimeters deep. At the same time, it is strictly forbidden to fill the pot, otherwise the cactus will simply begin to rot, especially if the room is cool enough.
2. Before and after flowering. To start the formation of buds, the intensity of watering is reduced. Some gardeners generally sharply limit the moisture of the flower in order to redirect its forces not to stemming, but to budding. In the period after flowering (March-early summer), you should adhere to the same watering regime as during flowering.
3. Hot time of year. In summer, the plant goes dormant, so water it as the soil substrate dries almost completely. But we should not forget about spraying, or rather, about the shower. To do this, move the pot to the bathroom and direct the jets directly onto the leaves and stems. At this moment the soil should be covered with a plastic bag.

Do not water the delicate plant with tap water. It contains a huge amount of chlorine and calcium compounds that are harmful to the home cactus. Make sure to use settled boiled water for irrigation.

Top dressing

Under natural conditions, zygocactus receives most of its nutrients from the tree on which it grows. And this is a rather modest “diet”, so it is generally accepted that the Decembrist is indifferent to vitamin and mineral supplements.

And yet, you can and should feed Schlumbergera, if, of course, you want to enjoy longer flowering. To do this, it is worth purchasing cactus fertilizers containing nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus compounds in certain proportions.

From March to August, when the Decembrist flower fades and begins intensive stemming, the plant is fed twice a month. Please note that the dosage must be taken 2 times less than what is written in the instructions. After all, the Christmas tree, as we have already said, is different from its prickly counterparts.

Transfer

Decembrist flower is not a very capricious plant, however, it also needs a transplant. Moreover, the younger the zygocactus, the more often it needs to be moved to another planting container. But an adult pet no longer needs annual transplant procedures - one transplant within a five-year period is enough for him.

This procedure is carried out after the flowering period - at the beginning of spring, so that by December the plant will be fully rooted, gain strength and prepare for the formation of buds. If you are behind on time, it is better to postpone the transplant until next year.

For planting, purchase a shallow but wide container. Its diameter is 2 cm larger than the previous pot. This ratio must be maintained if the Christmas tree is grown as an ampel (hanging) flower.

It is highly advisable to make small holes in the planting container for drainage and excess liquid to flow out. Otherwise, the roots of the plant may rot under conditions of excess moisture.

As for the soil, it should be relatively fertile, light, lush, permeable to air and water. The acidity level is weak. You can buy such soil in a store (labeled “For succulents” or “For cacti”), but it is better to make it yourself.

For this you will need:

• 1 part turf;
• 1 part sand;
• 2 parts leaf soil;
• ½ part of crushed coal;
• ½ part crushed brick;
• a little wood ash (for disinfection).

A drainage layer (one third of the total volume) is placed at the bottom of the landing tank. Then the soil is poured out, and after that the extracted plant is placed. Rotten roots must first be removed. That's it, the flower is ready for life in a new pot!

Trimming

Caring for a flower correctly means trimming it regularly, or rather, pinching it. This clarification is important, since the removal of unsightly, painful or spoiling stems occurs manually, without the use of scissors. To create a beautiful crown and ensure more abundant flowering, you need to unscrew the excess shoots using rotating movements.

Typically, the pinching procedure is carried out immediately after the flowering of a home cactus. But some gardeners skip this period and prune at the beginning of summer, combining it as necessary with the propagation of Schlumbergera.

Reproduction

Zygocactus is so beautiful at the time of flowering that many owners have a desire to propagate it and place bright pots throughout the house. As we said above, you can combine this process with pruning a green bush.

The simplest and most common way to obtain a new plant is cuttings. In this case, the following sequence of actions must be observed.

1. Using circular movements, disconnect the stem with 2-3 links (segments) from the flower.
2. Dry the prepared cuttings for three days at normal temperature and natural light.
3. Prepare small planting containers with the correct soil composition. Deepen the shoots into the ground.
4. Cover the container with a glass jar or polyethylene, thereby creating greenhouse conditions.
5. Place the pots in a shaded and not too warm place (+20 degrees) for 30 days. Moisten the soil daily and ventilate the plant.

Another method of propagation is grafting. It is used very infrequently, since it is labor intensive and has numerous nuances. But if this doesn’t scare you, then try growing a new Decembrist by replanting a shoot to the prickly pear.

To do this, you need to split the prickly pear stem and insert a pointed shoot into the socket. After this, the joint is fixed with a needle and additionally tied with tape. In approximately 2 weeks, the Decembrist will grow together with the mother’s body.

We are treating the green friend. Why does the Decembrist have limp soft leaves and how to correct the situation?

This plant got its name due to its flowering in December. Imagine: it’s frosty outside, a blizzard, and a Decembrist bloomed on your windowsill. With proper care, it can bloom several times a year. In addition, this flower is very easy to care for. This is another good reason to add Schlumbergera (this is the second name of the plant) to your collection of indoor flowers.

But everything is not so cloudless: the Decembrist can get sick. This article will describe possible problems with Schlumbergera leaves: we will look at why the leaves of this plant fall off or become thin, why the flower withers and sheds its foliage, and we will also suggest ways to treat ailments.

Disease prevention measures

To avoid health problems with the Decembrist, you should take some preventive measures:

• monitor balanced watering, the water should not be cold;
• periodically replant the plants in a new soil mixture;
• fertilize the plants, but do not overdo it;
• provide normal lighting in the place where the cactus is kept;
• maintain an optimal level of humidity in the room;
• systematically inspect plants for pests;
• remove wilted leaves in a timely manner;
• monitor the optimal temperature in the room, the temperature should not be very low;
• To eliminate the threat of fungal infections, Mikol and Bayleton are used for treatment.

Important! You can save the damaged plant by re-rooting: pinch off a few undamaged leaves, put them in water for a couple of weeks until the roots appear and plant them in a new soil mixture.

Diseases and pests

Zygocactus is a plant with strong immunity, but if care is taken incorrectly, the Decembrist flower at home can get sick. In some cases, it is affected by fungal diseases such as fusarium, phytium or late blight. These diseases occur only when planted in contaminated soil. Therefore, the substrate must be disinfected before transplantation. If infection has already occurred, then fungicides, for example, Topaz or Vitaros, will help cure it.

When providing care for the Decembrist flower at home, we must not forget that the plant loves high humidity. In dry air, zygocactus is often attacked by pests such as mealybugs and spider mites. To get rid of insects, treat the plant with an insecticide such as Aktara or Fitoverm. But remember that these drugs harm the culture. Therefore, it is better to prevent the appearance of parasites. And to do this, provide proper care for the Decembrist flower at home.

Christmas tree pests and their control

With proper care, the Decembrist can live for several decades. But during this long period, it can be attacked more than once by pests, the main of which are spider mites, mealybugs, and scale insects.

Spider mite

If a rust-colored coating and cobwebs appear on the Decembrist plant, then this is the first sign of the plant being occupied by spider mites. This insect can seriously harm the zygocactus if it is not detected in time and measures are not taken.

A careful inspection will help identify spider mites - a small pest with a yellowish, brownish or scarlet hue. These pests are attracted to dry air in the environment. To get rid of spider mites, you should:

• At the first symptoms, the plant should be washed with a solution of laundry soap, rinsed, repeat the procedure, leaving it in a soapy solution for a couple of hours, rinsed again, put a plastic bag on the plant and leave it in this position for a week and a half. After a week, you need to repeat the completed course of treatment with a solution of laundry soap again, since after the first stage there may still be spider mite eggs left;
• treat the plant with Fitoverm, Neoron, Actellik, and after three to four days treat it again;
• After these procedures, you need to humidify the air by spraying or place the plant in a container with moistened pebbles.

Did you know? There are zygocacti whose stem diameter is more than a meter, and they themselves are decorated with thousands of flowers.

Mealybug

When whitish lumps similar to cotton wool appear on the Decembrist plant, it becomes clear that the plant has been occupied by a mealybug. This pest is pink in color with transverse lines and is a sucking insect. The size of the mealybug - from 3 to 7 mm - allows you to notice it quite quickly.

Its presence is indicated by:

• whitish sticky mucus on leaves;
• wilting and falling of buds.

Getting rid of mealybugs is a fairly lengthy and difficult process. It consists in:

• spraying the plant with the insecticide “Aktara” or “Confidor”;
• treatment with a solution obtained according to one of the folk recipes: dilute 25 g of mashed garlic in 1 liter of boiled water, leave for 6 hours, wipe all parts of the plant with the resulting mixture; Stir 40 ml of olive oil in 1 liter of water and treat the entire plant with a cotton swab dipped in the solution; grate 10 to 15 g of green soap and dilute in 1 liter of water, spray the Christmas tree.

All procedures should be carried out at least three times at intervals of a week.

Did you know? The botanical name zygocactus Schlumbergera was obtained in honor of the cactus collector from France Frederic Schlumberger.

Shchitovka

An insect whose size is no more than half a centimeter, and which itself is capable of sucking all the juices out of a Christmas tree, is called a scale insect. From its harmful effects, the Decembrist turns yellow and dries out. If help is not given in a timely manner, the plant may die. The following methods can combat the pest:

• mechanical cleaning;
• treatment with a cotton swab dipped in a solution of karbofos, “Tanker” or “Ankara”;
• ensure indoor air humidity is not lower than 60%;
• place the plant in the sun for some time, as it slows down the development of the lesion;
• treating the plant with folk remedies: dilute 40 g of laundry soap in 1 liter of water, adding five drops of kerosene; Finely chop a medium-sized onion and add a glass of water, leave to steep for a couple of hours, strain.

Did you know? Zygocacti are able to absorb excess noise in the house and any other room.

The most common diseases of teeth and gums

Caries. This is a common problem that affects almost every person at different ages. At the first stage of development, spots appear on the enamel, and as a result of development, hard tissues are destroyed;

Gingivitis. An inflammatory process that causes swelling and tenderness of the soft tissues. If treatment is not treated in a timely manner, the problem worsens and becomes chronic;

Periodontitis. A popular problem in which the initial stage is asymptomatic. Pain and discomfort appears after damage to bone and soft tissue;

Periodontal disease is expressed as damage to the periodontium, which can lead to tooth loss

Therefore, it is important to start treatment in a timely manner.

Diseases and pests

Keeping the Decembrist in unfavorable conditions (waterlogged soil, alkaline substrate, staying in old soil) makes it vulnerable to pathogens and attacks by harmful insects.

Diseases and pests

Decembrist often suffers from fungal diseases and pests. To prevent damage, the leaves and flowers of the cactus are inspected several times a month.

Frequently asked questions from our patients on the Internet

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