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What diseases does the Christ thorn most frequently suffer from?

One thing that can bother the Christ thorn a lot is root rot. Mostly it is a result of waterlogging and / or too frequent watering. As a first remedy, it is recommended to use the Christ thorn to repot. Remove all rotten and softened root parts and place the plant in dry substrate. Water the soil very carefully and do not water it for a few days.

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Also a Fall of the leaves Occasionally occurs in the Christ thorn. If there are only a few leaves at the beginning of the drought, this is not a cause for concern. If, on the other hand, all of the leaves suddenly fall off, then you should investigate the cause.

Your Christ thorn probably doesn't like its location. It's too warm, too cold or too dark. Put it in an airy, light place, for example in the garden, and it will recover very quickly.

How can I prevent diseases and pests in the Christ thorn?

The best prevention against pests and all kinds of plant diseases is good care and the right location. If a plant feels comfortable in its place, then it is also healthy and robust.

For the Christ thorn, this means that it stands in a light, warm, well-ventilated place. It should be watered regularly but not too abundantly, and only very little when it is dry. During the growth phase fertilize Your Christ thorn about every two weeks.

Tips for staying healthy:

  • Location: warm, bright, airy, a little cooler during the drought
  • water: regularly, moderately in summer, rather sparingly in winter
  • fertilize: only during the growth phase
  • Humidity: rather low to medium

Tips

If the air humidity is high, especially in connection with heat, mildew appear. Isolate the infected Christ thorn and remove all infected parts of the plant.

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