Waterlogging causes lavender to turn brown
Usually the lavender brown and dried upbecause he too often resp. was poured incorrectly. Waterlogging due to excess water not running off in the root area also leads to brown leaves. Lavender is extremely sensitive to moisture and moisture, which is why waterlogging quickly causes root rot. As a result, the damaged roots can no longer transport sufficient water to the upper parts of the plant and the plant dries up. By the way, a damp and cool summer can also cause root rot.
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What to do with root rot?
If the lavender threatens to die due to root rot, with a little luck it can still be saved. To do this, however, you have to dig up and replant respectively. in the case of potted lavender, transfer to fresh substrate. When choosing the new location, pay attention to the soil conditions, because the lavender loves sandy and dry soils. If necessary, you can cut off the rotten roots.
Excessive drought can also lead to brown leaves
Less common, but also not uncommon, is the drying up of the lavender due to a lack of water. This is especially the case in winter when the weather is sunny and at the same time frosty. The winter sun allows any moisture that may be present to evaporate before the plant can absorb it. If there is little winter precipitation and a lot of sun, you should treat your lavender with signs of Water moderately due to drought. The evergreen plant is dependent on moisture.
Brown spots on Phorma Lavandula
If you first observe brown, then blackish spots on the leaves of your lavender, then it is very likely that it is the so-called lavender death or death. the lavender death. That is a fungal diseasewhich is caused by the Phorma Lavandula fungus. The disease can only be treated by removing the affected areas early, otherwise there is no remedy. Will the leaves of the Lavender, on the other hand, is yellow, then it could be the Leaf spot disease Act.
Tips & Tricks
The lavender only turns brown on the lower parts of the stems, but not in the higher areas - for example on the leaves - then it is neither a disease nor a Care errors. The lavender lignifiedwhich is a completely normal process for the plant.
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