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Due to frost in winter, the leaves of the plants start withering and during this period due to lack of sunlight, the moisture also increases due to which the chances of fungus and insects getting affected on the plant also increases. In fact, when moisture does not dry up on the soil, leaves and stem, it creates favorable conditions for fungus to grow. If white and black fine dots are visible on the leaves and stems of plants, then it is a sign of fungus and insect infestation. By continuously mulching the soil, plants remain safe from insects and fungus, but sometimes this problem still persists. To deal with this, some household and natural things can be useful for you.
In winter, when the temperature becomes very low and there is no sunlight, the growth of the plants slows down, while if insects and fungus get affected, the plants start drying up. Apart from giving excessive water and keeping the plants in the open, lack of proper air flow in the soil also becomes the reason for the growth of fungus and insects. Let us know which things can help in getting rid of the problem of insects and fungus in plants.
the ashes of cow dung cakes will be useful
If there is fungus in the plants then burn the cow dung cakes and turn it into ashes and then let it cool for some time. When the ash remains slightly hot i.e. lukewarm then sprinkle it on the plants. By doing this every few days, the fungus and insects not only get eliminated but also do not grow.
Neem is effective
Neem is a very good ingredient to remove fungus and insects from plants. You can make powder of dry neem leaves and sprinkle it on the plants or spray neem oil on the plants.
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Use baking soda
You can use baking soda to protect plants from fungus and insects, but it should be used in very limited quantity, otherwise the soil becomes alkaline, which affects the growth of plants. Dissolve one spoon of soda in one liter of water and spray it on the leaves.
Cinnamon will remove fungus
Cinnamon is a must in Indian kitchen. Apart from food, it can be used in plants. This is an excellent, natural fungicide and insecticide. This also improves the quality of soil which will lead to better growth of plants. It is also helpful in keeping weeds and ants away. Dissolve half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder in half a cup of water and fill it in a spray bottle and sprinkle it on the plants.