At first glance you might think that the clematis is suffering from a lack of water. But upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that the plant has enough water and there must be something else behind it. So why do the clematis plant parts suddenly dry up?
What to do if the clematis has dried up?
If the clematis suddenly dries up, the cause may be clematis wilt, a fungal disease that affects clematis hybrids. To save the plant, affected parts of the plant should be removed and the clematis should be treated with a fungicide.
What disease is behind clematis drying out?
In most cases, unexpected drying of clematis is caused by a disease calledClematis wilt This is a disease that specifically only affects clematis and of which there are different forms. On the one hand the Phloma clematis wilt and on the other hand the Fusarium clematis wilt. Both forms of this disease are dangerous and can lead to the death of the entire plant.
How do you recognize Phloma clematis wilt on the clematis?
You can recognize the Phloma clematis wilt by small light brown-yellowspots These are hidden on the underside of the leaves and gradually become larger and darker. Eventually the leaves dry up completely and fall off. Usually the lowest leaves of the clematis are first attacked by the fungal pathogen. Clematis flowers can also dry out. This fungal pathogen loves a warm, humid climate and then appears more frequently.
How can you recognize Fusarium clematis wilt on the clematis?
From the outside, the Fusarium clematis wilt isbadtorecognize It does not appear in the form of spots on the leaves. Fusarium clematis wilt blocks the clematis' pathways. As a result, nutrients can no longer be passed on and the clematis slowly starves to death. The plant suddenly wilts. In comparison to Phloma clematis wilt, Fusarium clematis wilt occurs more frequently and especially during longer periods of heat.
What should you do if the clematis dries up due to fungal attack?
First you should cut off all infectedplant parts In order to safely get rid of the fungal spores, it is important to cut into he althy wood. The removed parts of the clematis plant are then disposed of in the trash. On the compost, they could later lead to reinfection of the clematis if, for example, fresh compost soil is used to fertilize the clematis.
After removing the diseased shoots, the clematis should be treated with afungicide to finally eliminate the fungus.
Can you prevent dried shoots on clematis?
MancanClematis shoots dried out by fungal pathogensprevent However, illness cannot be prevented 100%. Good clematis care is the be-all and end-all for prevention. Strengthen your plant by fertilizing it regularly! This makes them resistant to fungal attack. You can also prevent this by watering and cutting the clematis regularly and ensuring appropriate drainage when planting. The weakened clematis are usually more likely to be targeted by the fungus.
Tip
There are clematis that are spared from clematis wilt
Clematis wilt only affects Clematis hybrids. The wild forms such as Clematis viticella, Clematis montana and Clematis alpina are spared. So if you want to be on the safe side, it's better to plant such a clematis in your garden.
