Crassula君子兰...Root Rot is Fatal! Save Now or Die!
Summer's high temperatures are here, have you noticed the leaves of your succulents and Clivia miniata turning yellow and wilting? This could very well be a distress signal from root rot! The root system of a plant is like the digestive system of the human body, and once waterlogged and the roots are stuffy, it can trigger a chain reaction. This article focuses on 5 common plants, teaching you step by step through a 6-step first aid method to revitalize the plant.
First Aid Guide for Succulent Root Rot
Causes and Diagnosis of Root Rot
Over 80% of succulent death cases are caused by overwatering. When the potting soil remains moist for more than 3 days, the roots start to brown and rot due to lack of oxygen. If the base of the plant feels soft when pinched, it can be determined as the early stage of root rot.
Step-by-Step Treatment Plan
For mild root rot, keep 1/3 of the healthy roots, apply carbendazim and use volcanic rock as a potting base; for severe root rot, cut off the stem completely and use the water-induced rooting method. Special reminder: The cut must be dried to form a semi-transparent healing layer before being planted in soil.
Full Recovery Process for Clivia Miniata Root Rot
Crassula君子兰...Root Rot is Fatal! Save Now or Die!
Key Points for Root Reconstruction
Soak in a 40°C potassium permanganate solution, which can both disinfect and activate dormant root primordia. When potting, use pine needles instead of traditional materials, as their natural antibacterial components can reduce the risk of secondary infection by 62%.
Care Environment Control
After revival, Clivia miniata needs to maintain a 60% environmental humidity, using a "soaking pot + fan intermittent ventilation" watering method. Light intensity should be controlled between 8000-12000 LUX, and it is recommended to use a shade net to filter strong light.
Universal First Aid Principles
For woody plants like the lucky bamboo and gardenia, you can use the "ring剥促根法" (ring stripping method): Strip the bark in a circle 1 cm wide in the healthy area and wrap it with moist sphagnum moss to induce new roots. For orchid plants, the "hanging domestication method" is recommended, wrapping the roots with sphagnum moss and hanging them in a ventilated area until new roots sprout before planting in a pot.