Beardflowers (Caryopteris x clandonensis) love the sun and well-drained soil. If the location meets your requirements, diseases and pest infestations are unlikely to occur. If the subshrub appears sick, this is usually due to care errors and/or the weather.
What diseases threaten bearded flowers?
Beard flowers are robust, but waterlogging can lead to root rot. Symptoms include stunted growth, leaf discoloration, leaf drop and dried buds and flowers. If waterlogging occurs, potted plants should be repotted and no additional water should be given.
Which diseases threaten the bearded flower?
Beard flowers are very resistant to disease if cared for well. Their biggest enemy isroot rot, which is caused by waterlogging. Waterlogging occurs when the subshrub receives too much water due to the weather or through watering that is too well intentioned.
What disease symptoms does the beard flower show when it is waterlogged?
Waterlogging of bearded flowers is shown by various symptoms such as
- stunty growth
- Leaf discoloration
- Leaf waste
- dried buds and flowers
Overall, the subshrub gives the impression that it is close to dying of thirst. To help the plant, many hobby gardeners rely on watering, but this makes the condition worse because the subshrub already suffers from too much water in the soil. This often creates a vicious circle that is usually recognized too late and ends fatally for the hardy bearded flower.
What helps the bearded flower with waterlogging?
Beard flowers that are kept aspotted plantsshould be immediately repotted into dry substrateIf it is in the gardenplanted specimen, you should avoid anyadditional watering As a preventive measure, you can provide the planting hole with drainage at the bottom when planting the subshrub so that excess water can drain away better. If the terrain allows it, it is recommended to give the bearded flower a slightly sloping location.
Tip
Cut cuttings in good time
If the bearded flower can no longer be saved, you should cut cuttings from the still he althy part of the plant and propagate the subshrub. In this way, the ornamental plant remains in the form of its offspring.
