What to do with aloe vera root rot
Many growers will be at a loss when they discover that their beloved aloe vera is showing signs of rotten roots such as soft leaves and black roots. In fact, as long as scientific treatment methods are mastered, 80% of the rotten roots of aloe vera can be revitalized. This article uses 5 major first aid steps and analyzes the key points of maintenance to help you successfully save rotten aloe vera. The first step of analyzing the whole process of rescuing aloe rot roots: diagnosis of diseased plants and root treatment Carefully remove the plant from the pot, use disinfected gardening scissors to remove the rotten roots, and retain the milky white healthy roots. Apply carbendazim powder to the incision, place it in a ventilated and cool place to dry for 5-7 days, until the wound is completely scarred to form a protective layer. Step 2: The scientific water control and maintenance plan adopts the "see dry and wet" watering method. The watering frequency should be maintained at 7-10 days per time in spring and autumn, and appropriately shortened to 5-7 days per time in summer. After entering the dormant period in winter, spray method can be used to keep the leaves moist, and water thoroughly no more than twice a month. Step 3: Precise fertilization schedule Apply organic liquid fertilizer diluted 1000 times every month during the growth period (April to September), and stop fertilization in winter. Pay special attention to the need for newly transplanted plants to undergo a two-month serving period, during which time any fertilizer application is prohibited. Step 4: Substrate improvement skills How to deal with aloe vera root rot
Prepare golden ratio planting materials: 40% perlite +30% coarse river sand +20% lime leaf soil +10% bone meal. When changing pots every spring, a 3-cm-thick ceramsite drainage layer is laid on the bottom of the pot to prevent the recurrence of stagnant water and rotten roots. Step 5: Comprehensive pest control and pest control regularly spray mancozeb to prevent root rot. If scale insects are found, use alcohol cotton swabs to immediately remove them. Before the rainy season comes, irrigate roots with 3000 times liquid hymoxazole to establish a disease protection barrier. Daily maintenance prevention guidelines maintain scattered light for 4 hours a day and control environmental humidity between 40-60%. Use a red pottery pot with strong air permeability, and the pot diameter is preferably 3- 5 cm larger than the plant diameter. Loose soil once a month to ensure smooth root breathing.
Through the above-mentioned systematic rescue plan, combined with the maintenance concept of "giving priority to water control, applying thin fertilizer and frequently", we can not only save rotten roots of aloe vera, but also fundamentally improve the plant's stress resistance. Remember to observe the condition of the leaves in a timely manner-healthy aloe vera leaves are full and upright, the leaf color is vibrant green, and the small thorns on the edges are clear and distinct. These are all intuitive manifestations of proper maintenance.