Although there are many plants that have to be placed in full sun so that they can grow correctly, without forcing their stems to develop excessively so that they can thus capture light, there are many times that, as soon as we buy one, the next day we We found her with burns caused by the star king.
This, although it usually happens especially when we take them outside, can also happen inside the house when we place it next to a window. That being the case, it is important to find out how to know if my plant is burning to prevent it from happening , right? But, in addition to that, we are going to explain what we can do so that, in the event that it is already weak, you can recover it.
Index
- 1 Why do plants burn?
- 2 How to know if they are burning?
- 3 How to avoid burning?
- 4 What to do to recover a burnt plant?
Why do plants burn?
If the leaves and/or flowers get wet, the plant could get burned.
Taking care of plants is wonderful, but of course, when you find them with burns or sick, it’s not the same. We would all like to always have a garden or a house spectacularly decorated with flowers and others, but being living beings, they can also have various problems throughout their lives.
One of the most common are sunburns , either by direct exposure (putting the plant outside) or indirectly (through a window). They can also burn easily if, when watering, we pour the water on the plants themselves and not on the ground, thus allowing the magnifying glass effect to occur, that is, the sun’s rays hitting the liquid cause burns.
Another cause of burns are those caused by frost . All plants have their own hardiness. Some resist cold and hail without problems, but there are others that just feel a little cool and have a hard time. When we go to acquire one, it is always important to ask or find out if it can be grown outdoors in our area.
Finally, another reason why they may appear burned is due to excess fertilizer . It is true that they need nutrients to be able to grow, but an excess of food harms them as much as if we never paid them. You have to be very careful with the fertilizer and carefully read the instructions specified on the container, otherwise we would run the risk of giving them more than their roots can assimilate.
How to know if they are burning?
The most frequent symptoms of burns are the following:
- Appearance of yellow or reddish and later brown spots on the leaves.
- Plants can be left without leaves.
- Flower buds do not open, even though they have been developing well.
- Growth stops, something that happens especially when the problem is caused by excess fertilizer.
- Leaves wilt or become deformed.
- The edges of the leaves appear burned.
- The root system weakens, and with it, the aerial part of the plants (stems and leaves), which will lead to the appearance of pests.
In serious cases, we could lose them. Fortunately, we can do a few things to prevent it.
How to prevent them from burning?
Having healthy plants is not an easy task. You have to control the irrigation and not go overboard with the fertilizer . It is also convenient that we know where they can grow best, whether outdoors or indoors. So, in addition to the advice we have given you so far, we recommend that, even if you buy a plant that you know has to be exposed to the light of the sun , such as cycads or cacti, you put it in semi-shade for a while. , except if they have been grown in full sun.
Ideally, it should be in this location for at least a month, and gradually move it to an area where light reaches it more directly.
What to do to recover a burnt plant?
If when going to the garden or patio we have found a burned plant, we have to do the following:
- Cut -if possible- the affected parts with scissors previously disinfected with pharmacy alcohol.
- Protect it from the sun by placing it in a semi-shaded area or putting shade mesh over it, and indoors if the problem has been the cold.
- Water with rainwater, osmosis, or distilled water so that the excess fertilizer moves away from the roots.
