Recognize & treat diseases and pests

Moisture and root rot

The sedum plant is particularly sensitive to waterlogging; this leads to root rot and, over time, to the death of the entire plant. The root area is attacked by a rot-causing Phytophtora fungus. You can identify an infestation by symptoms such as these:

• weak growth
• yellow or brown drooping leaves
• dry leaves
• reddish discolored, mushy roots

What helps against root rot?

When it comes to root rot, prevention works best, which means you should definitely avoid waterlogging. This is done through adequate drainage both in Garden soil as well as in pot cultures, for example by loosening the substrate with sand or gravel. With a slight or Once the infestation begins, the plant can sometimes be saved by digging up the affected areas cut away and transfer the clipped sedum to another, more suitable one (perhaps topped up with sand) Implement location. In the event of severe infestation, the plant should be disposed of with household waste.

Black vine weevil hazard

The black weevil, a mostly dark-colored weevil, and its larvae can also cause considerable damage to fatty hens. While the larvae feast on the roots, the adult animal particularly likes the fleshy leaves. The black weevil leaves its typical feeding marks there. In the event of an infestation, you can take the following countermeasures:

• Collecting (placing a container filled with wood wool under the plant)
• Use of nematodes (microscopic roundworms) to control the larvae
• Moving the plant and replacing the soil

Above all, biological control by nematodes is very successful, keeping the parasites between them as much as possible April and May as well as August to September should start - at these times the chances of success are on highest.