Although leaf spot on the ivy is not very attractive, it is at least quite harmless. However, you should quickly take the necessary steps to combat the disease. You can find out what this means in concrete terms in this article.
How do I combat leaf spot on the ivy?
Leaf spot disease is relatively easy to combat. Remove all infected leaves from the ivy plant. To do this, use disinfected secateurs. Dispose of the cut plant parts only in household waste. After treatment, you should disinfect the scissors again.
How does leaf spot manifest itself in ivy plants?
Leaf spot disease manifests itself in ivy plants as initially small, yellowish-light brown dots on the leaves. Later these leaf spots become larger and darker. Without countermeasures, leaf spot disease leads to premature leaf fall.
What are the causes of leaf spot disease on ivy plants?
Leaf spot disease on ivy is usually caused by a fungus. Viruses or bacteria are rarely responsible for the outbreak of the disease. The cause is generally care errors:
- Overwatering leading to persistent leaf wetness
- Overfertilization or unbalanced fertilization with an excess of nitrogen
- Lack of light
How do I prevent leaf spot on the ivy?
To protect your ivy from leaf spot disease, you should pay particular attention to appropriate care:
- Water only the root area, never the leaves directly.
- Do not fertilize the ivy plant too often or too one-sidedly.
- Give the plant a bright location.
Tip
Leaf spot disease is comparatively harmless
Although leaf spot is usually a fungal disease, it is considered relatively harmless. This is because the fungal spores only attack the leaves, so the damage is limited. However, you should treat the disease promptly, if only for visual reasons.
