Diseases and Pests of Songmei and Their Control

Diseases and their control of Songmei

Fungal disease

Fungal diseases often occur during the rainy season. When the disease occurs, white hyphae will appear on the surface of the soil and leaves, causing partial rot of the rhizomes.

When fungal disease occurs in Songmei, it is necessary to remove the soil containing the disease and spray pesticides.

Black spot

Black spot is also a common disease of Songmei. It often occurs when there is a lot of rain, high air humidity and high temperature. It mainly harms the leaves. Spots appear on the leaves, gradually expand and become serious, causing the plant to rot. In severe cases, it will cause the plant to die.

To prevent the occurrence of black spot disease in Songmei, it is necessary to strengthen ventilation and control watering. When black spot disease occurs, you can use carbendazim or other pesticides to spray and treat it, and spray it several times in a row.

anthrax

Anthracnose occurs year-round and is more severe in seasons with high temperatures and high rainfall. When the disease occurs, the spots will gradually expand, and in severe cases, the plant will die. When preventing and controlling anthrax, it is necessary to improve the breeding environment and use pesticides for spraying treatment.

Pests of Songmei and their control

Scale insects

Scale insects, also known as orchid lice, are a common pest of Songmei. They are prone to occur when the temperature is high and there is a lot of rain, and the air is not well circulated, and they reproduce quickly.

When scale insects infest Songmei, you can first capture the pests manually, or spray them with omethoate or malathion powder for treatment. During daily maintenance, you need to pay attention to the humidity of the air, and increase ventilation when it is hot and rainy.