What is the deal with the rotting roots and leaves of succulents?
Today, I will explain to netizens why the roots and leaves of succulents rot, as well as provide information on how to solve the problem of rotting and soft leaves in green plant flower cultivation. Let's follow the editor to see the specific details!
The most common problem encountered with succulents at home is root rot. When the roots cannot absorb water normally, the leaves of the succulents become unfull. Usually, the health of a succulent is judged by the plumpness of its leaves. If the leaves are still wrinkled the morning after watering them at night, it indicates a serious problem with the roots.
Root rot in succulents is actually a normal phenomenon, as the ventilation conditions indoors are poor. After each watering, the excess water cannot evaporate, leading to root suffocation. Over time, the roots gradually rot. As long as the root rot does not affect the leaves, there is still a chance to save the succulent, which requires you to observe your succulents at home regularly.
How should the problem of rotting roots in succulents be solved?
The solution is simple: remove the succulent from the pot and perform root pruning. Use scissors to cut off all the fibrous roots, making sure to clean them thoroughly. Remove the old roots to allow new roots to grow more smoothly. Otherwise, the old roots will hinder the growth of new roots. Root pruning is the most crucial step in planting succulents.
What is the deal with the rotting roots and leaves of succulents?
After pruning the roots, soak the succulent in a fungicide solution for a while, then place it on the balcony to air-dry naturally. Do not pot it during this period. Feel free to let it dry in the sun. During the drying process, the succulent will naturally grow new roots. Once new roots have grown, prepare new soil and repot the succulent.
Succulents are least afraid of root drying. Place them on the balcony and let them dry, even for a month, until new roots grow. Then use slightly moist soil to plant. After planting, do not water immediately. Wait until the soil is completely dry before watering for the first time. The roots will quickly spread along the pot.
Drying succulents is the most powerful way to promote root growth. During the drying period, the succulents may wrinkle and wither due to lack of water, which is a normal phenomenon. Do not worry. Wait until the succulent has rooted before potting it. Currently, all the succulents sold on the market are not afraid of drying and will not die from dehydration.
The succulents sold in the Chinese market are cultivated under conditions of excessive watering and fertilizing. Their leaves are thick and full of water, so there will be no problem consuming them for a month. Even if the bottom leaves start to wither, the succulents can still survive. The most fearless aspect of succulents is water deficiency. As long as new roots grow and come into contact with the soil, they can quickly absorb nutrients from the soil. Within a month, the leaves will gradually become plump.
The above comprehensive explanation of the causes of rotting roots and leaves in succulents and the solutions for soft leaves provided by the Green Plant Enthusiast website, I hope it helps you.