Treating and reviving a money tree with rotting bark: assessment of the extent of decay and revival techniques

Can a money tree survive with rotten bark?The most heart-wrenching moment in maintaining office green plants is undoubtedly discovering that the main stem of the money tree has rotted. As a star green plant that symbolizes attracting wealth and good fortune, does the rotting bark mean the end of its vitality? Actually, as long as you master the scientific treatment method, the damaged plant still has a great chance of revival.Criteria for assessing the extent of decay:When you find that the bark has softened or is oozing sap, immediately use your fingernail to gently scrape the surface layer:

Mild decay

The epidermis peels off in spots or strips, and the xylem still maintains a hard texture, with a success rate of treatment reaching up to 90%.

Severe decay

The entire circle of bark can be easily peeled off, the color of the xylem darkens and the texture becomes soft, in such cases, the survival rate is less than 30%.Four-step emergency treatment method:

Technique for cleaning the wound

Use a gardening knife disinfected with alcohol to cut the decayed area diagonally at a 45-degree angle until fresh tissue is exposed. Be sure to retain 2-3 cm of healthy bark as a repair buffer zone.

Double disinfection plan

First, apply potassium permanganate crystals to form a protective film, then spray a broad-spectrum fungicide containing tebuconazole to effectively prevent secondary infections.

Details of root promotion treatment

Apply a thin layer of root-promoting ointment containing indole butyric acid at the incision site, combined with a mixed matrix of 30% perlite, which can accelerate the formation of callus tissue.

Key points for environmental regulation

After transplanting, maintain a temperature of 25-28°C and humidity of 60%-70%, using grow lights to provide 4 hours of illumination daily as a substitute for direct sunlight.Key points for later-stage maintenance:In the first three months after successful revival, it is necessary to strictly control the amount of watering (once every half month with thorough watering), and supplement with water-soluble fertilizer containing humic acid monthly. When new buds are observed to sprout and the incision has completely healed, gradually resume the conventional maintenance mode. Regularly checking the base of the petioles can effectively prevent recurrence of decay.