List of the best fungicides for indoor plants and instructions for using the drugs

Fungicides for indoor plants include an extensive list of drugs. All purchased products have a protective effect. Fungicidal preparations protect indoor flowers from various types of fungus, treat diseased plants, inhibit the development of dangerous pathogens, and destroy them at the cellular level. Any fungicidal agent is diluted with water before use.

Features of preparations for indoor flowers

Fungicides are used to protect and treat indoor plants from various types of fungi, bacteria, and viruses. The drugs have different compositions and have different effects on pathogens. All fungicidal agents fight microorganisms, the parasitic activity of which causes spots on the leaves, the formation of holes, rotting of some parts of the plant, the appearance of rust, mold, and plaque.

There are fungicides that affect only one pathogen, although most fight several fungi at the same time. True, one pathogen usually settles on a plant.

The sooner the disease is detected, the greater the chance of saving the indoor flower. Fungicidal agents are most effective at the initial stage of infection.

Classification

Fungicidal preparations are divided into groups, depending on the composition and method of action on plants. According to their selective action, all products are divided into two types: against powdery mildew or against downy mildew fungi.

Depending on chemical properties

Based on their composition and properties, fungicidal preparations are divided into the following groups:

1. Biological. Used for prevention or at the initial stage of infection. They consist of spores of beneficial fungi that colonize a plant or soil. The territory in which one microorganism lives becomes unsuitable for other species.
2. Chemical. Preparations consisting of chemical components. Protect and treat indoor flowers from fungal infections. Used for seed treatment and soil disinfection.

Depending on the effect on the pathogen

Based on the nature of their impact on pathogens, they are divided into the following groups:

• true fungicides - act on the biochemical processes inside the fungal cell, leading to the death of the pathogen;
• pseudofungicides - act on the fungus when it enters plants;
• microbial antagonists are biological products consisting of avirulent strains.

By purpose of use

Fungicides can be used in the following cases:

• for seed treatment;
• for soil treatment;
• for preventive spraying of healthy crops and protection against pathogens;
• to strengthen the immune system, increase stress resistance of plants;
• to treat a diseased crop and eliminate microorganisms that cause the disease.

Depending on the nature of distribution within plant tissues

Depending on the method of action on plants, fungicidal preparations are:

1. Systemic. They penetrate into the irrigated crop and spread throughout all organs. They change biochemical processes in plants. They have a depressing effect on the fungus, wherever it is located, and cause its death. Capable of destroying pathogens located on the surface and inside. They remain in the tissues and organs of the plant for a long time, exhibiting a healing and protective function.
2. Contact. They differ in local action. They do not penetrate inside and act on fungi located on the surface. The protective and therapeutic effect occurs as long as the drug remains on the external organs of the flower. It is used not for treatment, but to suppress pathogens. Typically, when using contact fungicidal agents, 3-5 plant treatments are carried out, maintaining an interval of 10-15 days.

The principle of action of the drugs

Mechanisms of action of fungicidal agents:

• disrupt the respiratory processes of fungi;
• suppress the division of fungal cells;
• form metabolic products in plants that are fungal inhibitors;
• form barriers to pathogen penetration;
• inhibit fungal toxins that they need for development;
• block the formation of ergosterol in fungal cells;
• suppress the formation of nucleic acids;
• inhibit energy exchange;
• penetrate inside plants (biological) and release toxins that kill fungi.

Any fungicidal agent inhibits the development of fungi, prevents the growth of mycelium and the formation of spores.

Therapeutic drugs will destroy the microorganisms that caused the disease in indoor flowers.

General rules of application

Fungicidal preparations are sold in the form of powder, suspension or emulsion. Before use, the substance in the package is dissolved in water. The amount of liquid and rules for preparing the solution are usually indicated in the instructions.

Indoor flowers are irrigated with a liquid mixture of a certain concentration using a spray bottle. A little fungicidal solution is poured under the root. For prevention purposes, one treatment is enough. The diseased plant is sprayed several times. An interval of 10-15 days is maintained between treatments.

List of effective remedies for indoor plants

To protect and treat indoor flowers, buy one drug. The choice of fungicide is based on signs of damage and the advisability of using a particular fungicide.

Trichodermin

A biofungicide consisting of fungal spores and mycelium. Protects against powdery mildew, scab, late blight, fusarium, and rot. Used for prevention purposes.

Gamair

A biological product consisting of living fungal cells. Protects against moniliosis, scab, late blight, blackleg, spotting, rot.Used for prevention and when early signs of fungal infection appear.

Bordeaux mixture

A chemical product consisting of copper sulfate and lime. Used for protective and therapeutic purposes. Effective against powdery mildew, spotting, rot, moniliosis, coccomycosis.

Tsineb

Chemical agent with curative and therapeutic contact-systemic action. Relieves scab, mildew, late blight, septoria, anthractosis. Does not affect powdery mildew.

Alirin

Biofungicide based on living bacteria. Protects against powdery mildew, root rot, blackleg, late blight, alternaria. Used for irrigation and root watering of indoor plants.

Agate

A biological product based on soil bacteria, it is used to protect indoor flowers from diseases, increases seed germination, and enhances the development of the root system. It is used as a protective agent and as a light fertilizer.

Green soap

Biological product based on potassium salts, vegetable oils and fatty acids. Has an alkaline reaction.

Used as a component in the preparation of fungicidal solutions.

Abiga

Contact fungicidal agent based on copper oxychloride. Used against peronospora, anthracnose, late blight, blight, septoria, mildew.

Fitosporin

Biofungicide based on bacteria. Used to protect indoor flowers from powdery mildew, spotting, bacteriosis, scab, rust, rot.

Albite

A biological product that stimulates the natural protective reactions of indoor flowers. Used as a fungicidal and immunomodulatory agent. Protects against powdery mildew, spotting, and rust.

Potassium permangantsovka

A chemical preparation consisting of potassium salts. Has an alkaline reaction.Used for seed treatment, soil disinfection, and treatment of powdery mildew.

Which drug is better to choose

All fungicidal agents, to a greater or lesser extent, affect the growth and development of pathogens. For prevention purposes, it is better to use biological products. They will populate plants and soil with beneficial fungi and prevent dangerous species from developing.

A sick indoor flower will have to be treated with systemic or contact chemicals. Any selected fungicide is dissolved in water according to the instructions on the package, after which the plants are irrigated using a sprayer.