What to do if a plant has rotten roots
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As the saying goes: "Often walking by the river, who doesn't get their shoes wet," encountering plant root rot when growing flowers is also a common occurrence. So, what to do if a plant has rotten roots, and how to prevent it is the main concern. This article discusses some issues related to plant root rot with flower enthusiasts for reference!
First of all, when dealing with plant root rot, we need to differentiate between plants, such as succulents, orchids, woody plants, and herbaceous plants. There are individual varieties within these categories, and not all treatment methods for plant root rot are the same. Flower enthusiasts should apply knowledge flexibly and not blindly imitate.
Plant root rot is mostly caused by long-term soil积水 and dampness. When caring for plants, flower enthusiasts must remember that it's better to give less water, as plants are not easily drought-stricken, but积水 can easily cause flooding death. This is commonly known as "better dry than wet."
Below are common treatment methods for plant root rot:
1. Clean the rotten part, then disinfect, dry, and replant. This method is mainly for plants whose roots are not completely rotten, such as Clivia and orchids.
2. Use branches for propagation by cutting. Currently popular succulents can be propagated using branches or leaves when the roots rot.
3. For plants that are difficult to save, many flower enthusiasts also grow woody potted plants at home, such as money trees. Once these plants have rotten roots, the chances of saving them are less than 10%. In most cases, they will gradually die because it's too late when root rot is discovered.
In conclusion, what to do if a plant has rotten roots is a very flexible issue. Flower enthusiasts must develop different rescue methods for different plants. Some plants are easy to propagate, so we can use methods like leaf insertion and cutting to save them. And for some plants that easily root, as long as there is a little root tissue, we can use the method of cleaning the rotten part and replanting to save them.
Here's a practice for flower enthusiasts: How should the root rot of the豆瓣绿 (Douban Green) in the picture below be treated?
The correct method is to cut off the rotten part and keep the healthy branches for propagation by cutting. Do you think of it this way?
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