If leaves on the dogwood dry out, this can have various causes. Here you will find out how to recognize the problem and help the plant get back on track!
Why do dogwood leaves dry up and what can you do about it?
If dogwood leaves dry, this can indicate a lack of water supply, waterlogging, brown rot or powdery mildew. This can be remedied by regular watering, suitable substrate and, in the case of fungal infestation, consistent pruning.
What can uniformly dried leaves on the dogwood mean?
Hanging leaves that dry evenly indicatelack of water supply. This can be caused by either dryness or waterlogging. Check the moisture in the dogwood soil with your hands. This will help you find out the cause and then resolve it. If, on the other hand, the leaves do not turn brown but only curl, it may be a completely normal reaction to the summer months.
How do I prevent dogwood leaves from drying out?
WateringRegularly check the location of the dogwood and ensure thesuitable substrate You should pour the water directly onto the soil in the root area and do not pour on the leaves. This will prevent burns on the plant's leaves. The soil at the location should, if possible, retain moisture and excess water should also drain downwards easily.
When do dogwood leaves dry out from the tips?
If the dogwood leaves dry out from the tips, then it could possibly bebrown rot. This disease is caused by a fungal infection. The pathogen attacks the leaves of the plant and causes them to slowly dry out from the tips. Brown spots gradually appear before the dogwood foliage dries up completely. In this case, only consistent pruning will help. Cut all infected shoots back to he althy wood and contain the infestation.
Which fungus can cause dogwood leaves to dry out?
In addition to the brown cases just mentioned,powdery mildew can also affect the dogwood. This fungus initially covers the leaf with a light fungal fuzz that can resemble the appearance of flour. If an affected plant is not treated, this can also lead to drying and death of the leaves. You should therefore make a cut. If you detect the disease early, it can be effectively combated with a mixture of water and milk.
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Water requirements vary depending on variety
Exactly how much water the dogwood needs and when its leaves dry depends on the respective variety. The different types of dogwood have quite different moisture requirements.
