Common Plant Ailments
As with most living things, plant can develop health problems. It is important to know how to recognize problems as well as treat them.
The condition of your water is just as important to your plants as to your fish. If water conditions are not kept at their best, algae can grow and your plants can develop health problems. Unhealthy water can be just as bad for plants as a nutrient deficiency. If you notice that your plants are starting look poor, your first step should be to check your water condition. If your water is in a good condition, use the table below to try to determine other causes of your plants’ health problem.
| Symptoms | Cause | Action to Take |
|
• slender stalks
• smaller leaves
• lower leaves on plant
stem
• lower leaf loss
|
Insufficient lighting |
Make sure your plants get the
right amount of light. If your
bulbs are over a year old,
change them. Make sure the
lights you are using are the
correct strength for the plants
you have.
|
|
• small brown spots,
developing into holes
• yellowing leaves
|
High nitrate content from not
enough water changes
|
Perform several water
changes.
|
|
• small, irregular holes
with sharp edges in
otherwise seemingly
healthy leaves
|
Snail feeding | Remove the snails. |
|
• stunted growth
• premature die off
|
Carbon dioxide deficiency |
Fertilize your substrate with
carbon fertilization and reduce
the amount of aeration.
|
Unhealthy Leaves
Unhealthy Leaves
QUESTIONS
- What ailments are common for aquatic plants?
- How can you prevent your plants from getting ailments?
- Why are healthy water conditions so important for plant health?
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