First-aid for plants

Though we all wish that our plants looked as robust as they do in glossy plant catalogues, the reality is that like all living creatures, plants too are prone to disease and pests.

Last updated: July 23, 2019 | 22:14

By Jyoti Kalsi, Special to Gulf News

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Too much water leads to yellowing of the foliage, whereas dryness is more likely to cause shrivelling and browning of the leaves. ©Gulf News

A look at the most common factors that could cause the death of a plant and how to prevent it from happening

When a plant is badly infected or beyond revival, it is better to discard it to prevent the infection from spreading to other plants. ©Gulf News

Insufficient watering

Over watering

Low temperatures and draughts

Strong sunshine

Insufficient light

Pests and diseases

SPRAY IT WELL

PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE

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