A real eye-catcher in the garden and also suitable for cultivation in a pot - Miscanthus impresses as an ornamental grass with long reed leaves and purple flower spikes. But what happens when the plant, which comes from Asia, suddenly gets brown tips?
Why does Miscanthus get brown tips?
Brown tips on Miscanthus (botanically Miscanthus sinensis) can have various causes. Arotting of the plantcan be the cause as well as damage caused bylack of wateror bysunburnVery rarely, the brown tips on the stalk are the result of waterlogging.
When does Miscanthus get brown tips?
Plant damage in the form of brown tips on miscanthus, which can grow up to 300 cm high, usually occursin spring after overwintering during the first warm and sunny days of the year. If the plants are then immediately exposed to the blazing sun after overwintering, sunburn can hardly be avoided.
Can you cut off brown leaf tips?
The brown leaf tipscan be cut off so that the plants look more attractive again and create a beautiful overall appearance in the garden. However, cutting them off is only a sufficient measure if sunburn was the cause of the brown tips.
Can brown-tipped Chinese reeds recover?
ARecovery is possibleifSunburn(see above) orLack of water is the reason for the discoloration. If a lack of water is the cause, you can easily tell because the plant looks unhe althy and limp. Sufficient irrigation is then absolutely necessary to bring the miscanthus back into shape. In the rare case that waterlogging was the reason for the leaf discoloration, avoid watering until the root ball has dried out.
What to do if the plant has brown tips due to rot?
If the plantis completely rotten down to the roots, the miscanthus isunfortunately no longer salvageableThey are onlyParts of the Miscanthus are affected by rot, the plantcan definitely be saved It can be divided and only the he althy parts can be replanted in the garden or in a pot because of The rhizomes that form must be large enough. The soil used must be sufficiently permeable and as rich in nutrients as possible.
How can I avoid the brown tips on Miscanthus?
If you want to avoid the brown tips of the miscanthus, you should ensuresufficient wateringin the spring. To avoid sunburn, Miscanthus isslowly acclimated to the sunand under no circumstances is it watered so that the stalks become wet. To avoid rot, the stalks shouldnot be cut in autumn. The right time for pruning is spring.
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Beware of pest infestation
Miscanthus is one of the pest-resistant plants, but the mealybug likes to settle on the stalks. An infestation can be recognized by cotton ball-like deposits on the leaves. After removing diseased parts of the plant, neem oil can be applied to the leaves to control the pests. Alternatively, beneficial insects such as ladybirds or parasitic wasps can be used.
