No, lice don't take a break from eating. And no, they don't ignore Christmas roses either. In order to save almost the only winter flowers, we have to fight the leaf suckers no matter what. Victory can be achieved with a home remedy!
How do I fight lice on Christmas roses?
Christmas roses are rarely and mildly infested with lice. Remove as many pests as possible by hand or with a water jet. CutCut off more severely affected leaves. If the infestation spreads unexpectedly, you can use anatural spray.
Which home remedies help against aphids?
There are many home remedies known that work well against lice. Among other things, the following seven options are available, each based on one liter of water.
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp neem oil
- 10 ml dishwashing liquid
- 500 ml whole milk
- 20 ml rapeseed oil + a splash of washing up liquid
- Cold extract with 200 gr. fresh nettles
- Oregano tea (cooled) made from 100 gr. fresh leaves
Sometimes one spray is not enough to get rid of all the lice. Repeat the treatment after a few days.
When do lice appear on the Christmas rose?
There are lice in every garden, they simply cannot be eradicated. Weakened plants suffer the most from them. A Christmas rose that is in the wrong location, too sunny or too wet, does not receive appropriate care or suffers from diseases such as black spot or stem rot is more susceptible to lice.
Are there chemical sprays against lice on Christmas roses?
Yes, various chemical sprays against lice are available for purchase. Since inexpensive home remedies are not inferior to them in terms of effectiveness, their use isneither necessary nor recommended Since Christmas roses bloom in the middle of winter, they are a rare source of nectar for bees and other insects. Chemical agents would kill them too.
Tip
Christmas rose as houseplants feels comfortable in a cool environment
The white winter blossoms are a popular decoration for the Christmas season and are given a special meaning. But the dry and warm heating air in a living room promotes louse infestation. It is better to place your Christmas rose in an unheated room with around 10 to 15 °C.
