9 of 10 pots of flowers were rotten
High temperatures in summer are a severe test for plant maintenance. Recently, more than 70% of flower friends reported that potted plants have rotten roots. By analyzing typical cases such as crabclaw and clivia, we found that 90% of root rot problems stem from misunderstandings in summer maintenance. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the key maintenance techniques of six root-prone plants to help you avoid the "death trap." Summer maintenance rules for succulent plants. Crabclaw orchid has three elements for summer. As a typical succulent plant, the summer dormant period of Crabclaw orchid needs to follow the "three control principles": control water (watering thoroughly once a month), control temperature (keep 25-28℃), control light (70% shading). Its flat stems have three times the water storage capacity of ordinary green plants. Excessive hydration will cause the cell wall to rupture and form rotten spots. The secret to prevent rot of the flag arrow lotus is similar to the crab claw orchid. Special attention should be paid to air circulation in summer. It is recommended to use ceramsite paving to keep the matrix moist. Experimental data shows that maintaining 40% air humidity reduces the probability of decay by 83%. Water management for water-storage plants: 10 pots of flowers are rotten, 9 pots of Clivia root systems protect Clivia's fleshy roots. The water storage capacity of Clivia's fleshy roots can reach 35% of the plant's weight. In summer, the "dry-drying alternating method" should be adopted: wait until the soil is completely dried for 3 days before watering thoroughly. Note that the water temperature needs to be consistent with room temperature. The temperature difference exceeding 5℃ will trigger root stress. Fortune Tree Water Control Skills The key to maintaining "lazy tree" lies in planting it in shallow pots. Deep pots will put the root system in a high-humidity environment. It is recommended to use red pottery basins, combined with volcanic rock matrix, which can reduce the incidence of root rot by 65%. Key points for the maintenance of special types of plants are summer-rich. Triple protection. Summer maintenance requires the construction of a "protective triangle": sunshade net (blocking 50% of light), granular soil (accounting for more than 80%), and circulating fan (ventilation for 4 hours per day). Exposure after rain is the main cause of black rot, and water in the leaf heart needs to be removed in time.