What to do if the cycad root rots
Answering netizens' questions about what to do if cycad roots rot and the treatment methods of cycad root rot related to flower cultivation. Next, the editor will introduce it.
The cycad is one of the oldest species of trees in the world, with an ancient shape, hard stems as strong as iron, a graceful figure, smooth and bright, and evergreen all year round. Cycads are very beautiful ornamental trees, often seen in parks and courtyards. So, what to do if the cycad roots rot? Don't panic when this phenomenon is discovered. The following solutions to the problem of cycad root rot are brought to you. Hope it can be helpful to everyone.
【Solutions to cycad root rot】
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When the phenomenon of cycad root rot is found, first cut off the leaves of the cycad from the base, then trim the rotting roots clean, the root cutting can be treated with sulfur powder and clean charcoal powder for防腐, and placed in a warm and ventilated place to dry slightly.
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After the root cutting dries, you can choose a cleaner pot and plant the roots with moist and clean river sand. The water content of the river sand is most suitable when it forms a ball when held in hand and scatters when let go. Note that the stem of the cycad does not need to be buried in the sand, only 3-5 centimeters above the root neck is enough.
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Then move the cycad to a warmer room and maintain the moisture of the buried sand to ensure safe wintering. In the spring season, move the cycad back outdoors and use an inverted flower pot without a drainage hole on the cycad, which can create a dark environment for the plant to grow new leaves.
What to do if the cycad roots rot
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If the stem of the cycad is not rotting, by May to June, it will regenerate roots and sprout new leaves. When the new leaves of the cycad grow to 10 centimeters, remove the inverted pot and place it in a well-lit position.
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But be careful not to expose it to the hot sun, otherwise it will burn the tender leaves. Also, control the water to prevent the leaves from becoming too thin and long. After the leaves enter a stable growth phase, replace them with fertilized soil and continue with normal maintenance.
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In the summer of the cycad growing season, it should be placed outdoors to receive natural air, sun, and rain, which is more beneficial for growth. For cycads that have not grown new leaves by June, first cut off the yellow leaves, loosen the soil, add some fertilizer, and place them outdoors. Soon they will sprout new branches and leaves.
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