The clematis has dried up

What disease is behind the drying up of clematis?

In most cases, when the clematis unexpectedly dries up, there is one Illness, the so-called clematis wilt. This is a disease that only afflicts clematis and of which there are different forms. One is the Phloma clematis wilt and the other is the Fusarium clematis wilt. Both forms of this disease are dangerous and can lead to the death of the entire plant.

How do you recognize the phloma clematis wilt on the clematis?

You can recognize the phloma clematis wilt by small light brown-yellow ones stains. These are tucked away at the bottom of the leaves and gradually grow larger and darker. Eventually the leaves dry up completely and fall off. Usually the lowest leaves of the clematis are attacked by the fungal pathogen first. The flowers of the clematis can also dry up. This fungal pathogen loves a humid and warm climate and then occurs more frequently.

How to spot Fusarium clematis wilt on clematis?

From the outside is the Fusarium clematis wilt bad to recognize. It does not show itself in the form of spots on the leaves. Fusarium clematis wilt blocks the clematis' pathways. As a result, nutrients can no longer be passed on and the clematis slowly starves to death. The plant withers suddenly. Compared to the Phloma clematis wilt, the Fusarium clematis wilt occurs more frequently and especially during longer periods of heat.

What to do if the clematis dries up due to fungal attack?

First you should check all infested plant partscut off. In order to safely get rid of the fungal spores, it is important to cut down into healthy wood. The removed plant parts of the clematis are then disposed of in the garbage. On the compost they could lead to reinfection of the clematis later, for example if fresh compost soil for the Fertilize the clematis is used.

After removing the diseased shoots, the clematis should be planted with a fungicide treated to finally eliminate the fungus.

Can you prevent dried shoots on clematis?

Man can Clematis shoots dried up by fungal pathogens prevent. However, a disease cannot be prevented one hundred percent. A good Care of the clematis is the be-all and end-all for prevention. Strengthen your plant by watering it regularly fertilize! This makes them resistant to fungal attack. You can also prevent this by watering the clematis regularly, cutting it and already when Plant value appropriate drainage. The weakened clematis are usually more likely to be targeted by the fungus.