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Rose leaves dry out for a variety of reasons, most often due to errors during cultivation. But there are also objective factors associated with rainy, too hot summers or temperature changes. The most common ways to solve the problem are described in the article.
Why do the tips of rose leaves dry out?
If the rose dries out, the reasons are often related to improper care. Very often, the sheet begins to dry out due to insufficient light or moisture. But even if the care is normal, and the pot is not spacious enough, this can also lead to drying out. The most common causes are described in the following sections.
Lack of lighting or moisture
Rose is a heat-loving and light-loving plant. It needs a stable level of light and humidity. You can grow roses only in open flower beds, without shade from neighboring large shrubs, trees, greenhouses, fences and other buildings. Although a little partial shade is allowed at midday. Moreover, they try to shade young plants from the hot sun, especially in the south.
Since rose leaves turn yellow and dry often from insufficient watering, it is necessary to ensure uniform moisture. Water is given regularly, although not very often. It is important to monitor the weather forecast and soil conditions. If it is too wet, it can be even worse than not having enough water. In such conditions, the leaf will not dry out, but the roots will begin to rot, which threatens the death of the entire shrub.
Inappropriate potty
Often gardeners prefer to grow roses at home. In such conditions, it is easier to work with a flower, because it is easy to maintain normal levels of humidity and light, and protect plants from pests and diseases.
If the care is good enough, but the leaf still begins to dry out, the reason may be due to an unsuitable pot. It happens that the capacity is too small. Then the root system will develop with delays, because of this, first the young and then the old leaves of the rose dry out.
When choosing a pot, you need to pay attention to a few tips. To prevent the leaf from drying out, the container must be at least 30 cm in diameter (suitable for miniature and ground cover representatives, for large ones you need from 50 cm).
Pots should be spacious enough, at least 30 cm in diameter
Influence of weather conditions
If the leaves of a rose dry out, but the care is quite normal, the reason is most likely due to unfavorable weather. The plants are quite fastidious; they grow well at moderately high temperatures, in the absence of prolonged rains, drought, or strong temperature changes. But the weather can be unpredictable.The most dangerous factors for roses are:
- Heavy and frequent rains. They can cause the tips of the rose to dry out, and then the central part of the leaves. The fact is that excess water literally washes away nutrients from the soil. In addition, it is dangerous due to root rotting and the spread of fungal and bacterial infections.
- Too hot weather, prolonged heat. This leads to drought and cracking of the soil. Sunburn can also occur if you water the bushes carelessly and get on the leaves. Then they will not only dry out, but also partially die off.
- Temperature changes are the most dangerous situation. For example, if it is too hot during the day, and at night the temperature drops to 8-10 degrees or lower, this can lead to partial tissue death. If this situation occurs too often, the sheet will dry out. Then it is recommended to grow roses in a greenhouse or at home.
Nutritional deficiencies
The edges of rose leaves dry out due to nutrient deficiency. The plant is demanding on the composition and structure of the soil and requires regular fertilizing. The deficiency of a particular element can be determined by external signs. If there is a lack of nitrogen, the leaf will dry out. The following symptoms will appear:
- severe slowdown in growth;
- the foliage turns pale and yellow;
- on the underside, parallel to the vein, there may be reddish tints.
If there is a lack of phosphorus, the leaf will also dry out. It will turn bluish, dark green, and areas with violet and purple hues will appear on the petioles. The tissue will begin to partially die and dark spots will form. In this case, flowering will occur with a significant delay or will not occur at all.
Leaves dry out due to nutrient deficiency
The foliage will begin to dry out even if there is a lack of potassium.In this case, it looks as if burned, acquires shades of bluish, bronze, and noticeably fades. Along the edges, the leaves curl towards the central part, and small wrinkles are visible on the surface. The buds do not open, flowering occurs with a long delay and is not so abundant.
Diseases and pests
The foliage begins to dry out due to diseases. The most dangerous fungal infections for roses are:
- Powdery mildew - appears against the background of excessive watering, in rainy weather. A whitish, grayish coating forms on the surface, then it turns into peculiar drops, and they into balls.
- Rust - foliage turns yellowish, with hints of orange. In this case, the cause is also a fungus that spreads through water droplets and through the air.
- Gray rot - the foliage begins to dry out, yellowish spots and a grayish coating appear on it. Plants may dry out completely and even die.
The bushes are also attacked by dangerous pests, which will cause the leaves to dry out. The most common include:
- Spider mite - noticeable by the formation of a white cobweb on leaf blades and stems.
- Cicada - feeds on rose juices, visible to the naked eye (small white insects with an oblong body).
- The cockchafer also feeds on juices and appears in May and early summer.
What to do if the leaves of a rose have dried out
If the leaves of a rose have dried out, the plant should be carefully examined and try to determine the cause.To do this, the bush is inspected for the presence of diseases and pests, it is determined whether the place for planting is correctly chosen, and whether normal care is provided.
If the foliage dries out and changes color, the reason is due to a deficiency of fertilizers
Then they act according to the situation. If the reason is related to excessive watering or rain, water is stopped for at least 10 days, possibly longer. When signs of disease appear, the bush is dug up, planted and treated with fungicides, for example:
- "Maksim";
- "Profit";
- "Ordan";
- "Tattu."
If the cause is related to insects, you will need to treat with insecticides:
- "Decis";
- "Fufanon";
- "Karbofos";
- "Aktellik".
If the foliage begins to dry out due to unfavorable weather, all that remains is to transplant the bush into a greenhouse or give it a chance for another season. Perhaps the variety was chosen incorrectly - it does not correspond to the climatic conditions of the region.
In case of a lack of nutrients, it is recommended to carry out urgent feeding on the leaf (foliar method). To do this, you can use individual components (superphosphate, potassium salt, saltpeter) or complex fertilizer.
Is it possible and how to revive a dried rose?
In some cases it is possible to restore a dried rose. If she has not suffered from illness or severe temperature changes, it is possible to really help. To do this, proceed as follows:
- Dig up the plant and bring it home (you can temporarily put it in a bucket).
- Heat the water so that your hand is hot but comfortable (does not burn).
- Add mineral fertilizer and keep the roots in water for 24 hours.
If cut roses (for a bouquet) are damaged, they can be placed in water with sugar and aspirin for a day. The folk method is to make a fresh oblique cut and stick it into the potatoes for several hours (it helps if the flowers have stood for a long time or have been lying without water).
Preventive measures
If a rose dries out and drops its leaves, it is not always possible to save it. Therefore, it is best to take care of the health of the plant in advance. Experienced gardeners recommend following the following preventive measures:
- Maintain adequate watering, especially in rainy summers. Make sure the soil has time to dry out.
- Do spring pruning regularly.
- At the same time, treat with fungicides.
- Regularly fertilize and loosen the soil after watering.
- In the fall, remove all fallen leaves and pruned branches as far as possible so that they do not become a source of infection.
Thanks to regular feeding, the leaves do not dry out, and the flowering is lush and long-lasting.
Conclusion
If the leaves of a rose dry out, first of all you need to clarify the reason, and then act according to the situation. In any case, it is necessary to observe the watering norm, apply fertilizer, and try to detect signs of diseases or pests. If the care is normal, the cause is most likely due to unfavorable weather.
