What should I do if the top of the trunk of the Fortune Tree dries up and becomes soft?
As a star variety of household green plants, Fortune trees often have problems with drying out at the top due to improper maintenance. When the top of the tree trunk is found to be soft and shrinking, it often means that the plant has entered a sub-healthy state. This article will systematically analyze the entire treatment process from the root cause of the disease to pruning skills. 1. Analysis of the causes of dryness at the top of the Fortune Tree 1.1 Root damage caused by excessive watering accounts for 65% of the cases. When it is found that the basin soil continues to be moist and the leaves are yellowed, measures should be taken immediately to loosen soil and ventilate. It is recommended to use a bamboo stick to be inserted into the pot soil to detect the humidity and keep the substrate in a "moist but not wet" state. 1.2 The impact of environmental stress and temperature fluctuations on fortune trees is often ignored. Below 10 ℃ in winter will cause freezing damage, and above 35 ℃ in summer will accelerate water loss. It is recommended to set up a humidification tray in the air-conditioned room to maintain the ambient humidity of 50%-70%. 1.3 Nutritional imbalance symptoms Burning the roots with concentrated fertilizer will cause the plants to appear "withered from the top and withered from the bottom" characteristics. When excessive fertilization is found, use clear water to rinse the basin soil continuously 3 - 5 times. It is recommended to use liquid fertilizer diluted 2000 times in spring and summer, and apply it once a month. 2. Implementation steps of systematic treatment 2.1 Precise treatment of lesions When stem rot is diagnosed, 75% alcohol is used to disinfect the knife and remove the diseased tissue. Applying charcoal powder to the wound surface can form a natural protective layer. When combined with spraying mancozeb solution once a week, it will be effective for 3 consecutive weeks. 2.2 When changing pots in the substrate renewal plan, it is recommended to use the ratio of peat soil: perlite: humus soil = 5:3:2. The new soil needs to be disinfected at high temperature, and a 3cm ceramsite layer is laid on the bottom of the basin to enhance drainage. After changing the pot, place it in a scattered light environment to slow down the seedlings for 2 weeks. 2.3 Cutting technical specifications When the top is damaged more than 1/3, it is recommended to cut the trunk. Keep the latent bud point 5 cm from the incision and oblique angle 45 °. After pruning, put it in a transparent plastic bag to moisturize, ventilate it for 1 hour a day, and gradually remove it after the new buds germinate.
Through scientific diagnosis and precise intervention, 85% of the wealth trees can be restored to life. During daily maintenance, pay attention to the performance of the plant's "top advantage" and regularly rotate the flowerpot to ensure uniform light exposure, which can effectively prevent the recurrence of top dryness.