Diseases

Cacti, succulents and plants with caudex they are usually plants very resistant to microorganisms that cause diseases. Especially if they have water and fertilizer every time they really need it, it will be very difficult for us to see any signs that there is something wrong. But this does not mean that we cannot unconsciously cause them.

Poor irrigation control, not fertilizing them when it comes time, placing them in an area where they cannot live well either because they are not used to sun exposure or because they are in a too protected area. Any of these things, even others like the one we touch a diseased plant and immediately after another, can endanger the life of succulents.

Worst of all is that fungi, bacteria and viruses are microorganisms that cannot be seen with the naked eyeInstead, what we see is the damage they cause ... and when that happens the infection has usually advanced a lot, since they multiply very quickly when the weather is hot and humid. For this reason, symptoms and / or damage will appear especially in spring and summerAlso in autumn if the climate we live in is warm or mild.

So what needs to be done to avoid losing our precious plants? Well, there are many things we have to do: use a well-drained substrate, control irrigation and fertilization, and know how to act as soon as we see the slightest symptom of disease. However, there are many types of diseases, each with its own characteristics. So that the succulents can recover as soon as possible, it is necessary to know how to diagnose and treat them with the most appropriate remedy, either natural or chemical.

Sometimes unfortunately it may be necessary to cut the affected part and seal the wound with healing paste, which is not as complicated as it seems but it is very important to take into account how to do it because otherwise the remedy could end up being worse than the disease, as is popularly said.

But if you have doubts about it, you don't have to worry about anything. In this section you will learn a lot about the different types of diseases that cacti, succulent and caudiciform plants can have, what are the best remedies to treat them and what should you do before treating them. In addition, if you have diseased plants along with others that are healthy, you will find out where you should place them to avoid direct or indirect contagion of those microorganisms that are affected.

All counted with a simple language and with images that will bring clarity to the text. Thus, it will be much easier for you to identify the problem, since you will be able to compare them with what happens to your plants. And that's not to mention that everything you learn will also help you choose those cacti, succulents and plants with caudex that are really healthy in a nursery or garden store, which is very interesting, don't you think? You can save money, or spend it on worthwhile copies.