Recognize and treat diseases (tree of life)

What diseases do Thuja Smaragd have?

Basically, Thuja Smaragd is a very robust tree of life. Diseases are relatively rare. Problems are more likely due to improper care or an unfavorable one Location caused.

The following diseases can occur:

• Root rot
• Instinct death
• Fungal attack
• Pest infestation

One big problem is moisture. The soil must never dry out completely, but waterlogging is even more harmful and promotes the occurrence of fungal infestation.

Recognize symptoms

Not all discoloration of the needles must indicate a disease of the thuja emerald. Some varieties change color in autumn. That is quite natural then.

However, some discolorations of the needles and shoots can be symptoms of illness. This is especially true for brown needles.

They're often a sign of one Fungal attack. There are several types of fungal spores that cause problems for thuja. For the hobby gardener, the different species hardly play a role in combating them.

Detect pest infestation

You can recognize a pest infestation by the fact that there are small feeding tunnels in the shoots of the Thuja Smaragd. Small piles of excrement also stick to the needles.

Fight diseases of the thuja emerald

Root rot is due to a soil that is too moist. It is not always certain whether the tree of life can still be saved. If the Thuja Smaragd has to be cleared, replace part of the soil immediately to prevent renewed fungal infestation.

Lighter fungal infestations can be combated with a broad spectrum fungicide. These sprays must be used as directed. The temperatures must not be lower than 6 degrees.

The same applies to a pest infestation. It is only necessary to use sprays to get rid of the pests in the case of heavily infested thuja. An otherwise healthy thuja emerald can cope with a light infestation on its own.