The leaves of the rose fall and the buds dry - what is the reason?
Charming roses can not only please with their appearance, but also upset, if suddenly the leaves of the bush began to fall off, and the buds to dry out. Experienced flower growers know why this happens.
For what reasons does a rose lose leaves and buds?
Rose is a delicate plant and reacts sensitively to any changes in conditions of detention, what can we say about various pests and diseases that can pretty much spoil the flower and even lead to its death.
If the leaves of the rose bushes begin to crumble and the buds wither, the reason must be sought in the following:
- improper watering or location;
- adverse weather conditions;
- lack of nutrients;
- the presence of diseases and pests.
Lack of lighting or moisture
The rose loves well-lit places, and when planting a bush in a dark corner of the site, it will lack sunlight not only for normal development, but also for flowering. Therefore, the plant begins to shed leaves and buds.
However, it is not recommended plant roses on an area that is in the sun all day, as this will lead to a similar problem. It is better to give preference to a flower bed that is well lit in the morning - this way there will be enough light, and the leaves with buds will not burn out in the scorching midday sun.
Drying buds and leaves may be the first sign of a lack of moisture, especially if you skip the next watering in hot summer. Conversely, if there are signs of rot on the shoots, the cause is rotting of the root system as a result of waterlogging and stagnation of moisture.
It is important to choose the right place for planting the rose and water it regularly so that the flower has enough strength to grow leaves and bloom.
Action of weather conditions
In summer, it often happens that after a heavy rain, the sun is hot especially brightly. Buds that are abundantly moistened with rain do not have time to dry out and wet petals under the sun simply dry out, without having time to open, while the leaves also receive burns. Terry varieties are especially susceptible to this.
Improper nutrition
For lush flowering, the rose needs regular feeding with complex mineral preparations. If the flower is not fed, especially in poor soil, the bush will shed leaves and buds in order to survive. However, it should be used very carefully. fertilizersavoiding overdose. The increased concentration of minerals is also harmful to any plant.
Drying of the buds and dropping of leaves may indicate an excess of nitrogen in the soil, as a result of which the rose simply burns out.
Diseases and pests
Falling foliage and buds occurs when the rose has a root lesion or disease. Most often, bushes react in this way to diseases:
- powdery mildew:
- spotted;
- rot;
- stem cancer;
- rust.
Roses and various pests... If a spider mite has settled down on a bush, soon the leaves and buds are covered with cobwebs, dry and fall off.In addition to him, the plant can be damaged:
- caterpillars-leaf beetles;
- rose-colored aphids;
- thrips;
- sawflies.