How do we identify the type of disease?

Diseases are divided into three main groups. Each has its own characteristic signs:

Fungal diseases (the most common)

Signs: powdery coating (Powdery Mildew), rust-colored spots on the underside of leaves, or mold-like structures.

Symptoms: spotting on the leaves, which is often circular and has distinct edges.

Cause: excess moisture and poor air circulation.

Bacterial diseases

Signs: “water-soaked” spots (Water-soaked spots) that spread quickly. They are often accompanied by an unpleasant smell.

Symptoms: angular spots between the leaf veins or rotting of plant parts.

Solution: bacterial diseases are difficult to treat, so the main thing is the timely removal of affected parts.

Viral diseases

Symptoms: mosaic coloration of the leaves (a mixed pattern of yellow and green patches), leaf curling, and a sharp slowdown in plant growth.

Signs: viruses are invisible to the eye; they live inside plant cells. Insects are often their carriers.

The “golden steps” of first aid:

Isolation: if you suspect an infection, separate the plant from others so the disease does not spread.

Sanitation: cut off affected leaves. Important: after each cut, sterilize the scissors with alcohol!

Air circulation: make sure the plants are not placed too close together.

Watering control: never water the plant on the leaves; supply water directly to the soil. A wet leaf is the best environment for fungus.