Causes of rotted fleshy roots, treatment methods of rotted fleshy roots, measures to prevent rotted fleshy roots, succulent plants are deeply loved by plant lovers because of their unique shape and easy-to-maintain characteristics. During the maintenance process, the problem of rotted fleshy roots often troubles novices and veterans. This article will give you a detailed introduction to the causes of rotted fleshy roots and how to deal with it, and help you save your beloved fleshy plants. Causes of rotted fleshy roots 1. Too much water: Succulent plants are not resistant to waterlogging. Too much watering will lead to hypoxia in the roots, which in turn may cause rotted roots to rot.
2. Poor soil drainage: The soil drainage is poor, water accumulates, and the roots are easy to rot.
3. Improper fertilizer application: Excessive application of fertilizer, especially nitrogen fertilizer, will cause fertilizer damage to roots, resulting in root rot.
4. Bacterial infection: Bacteria exist in the soil and invade the roots through wounds, causing rotten roots.
5. High temperature and high humidity environment: Succulent plants are not resistant to high temperatures and high humidity, and their roots are easy to rot in this environment. Treatment methods for rotten roots 1. Check the rotten roots: Observe the roots of the succulent plants and determine the degree of rotten roots. If the rotten roots are small, try to save them; if the rotten roots are large, they may need to be eliminated.
2. Clean up rotten roots: Use disinfected scissors or knife to partially remove rotten roots. Be careful to be as close to healthy parts as possible when removing to avoid hidden dangers.
3. Disinfection treatment: Soak the removed roots in carbendazim or potassium permanganate solution for disinfection and sterilization.
4. Re-planting: Dry the treated roots and replant them in soil with good air permeability after the wound heals.
5. Pay attention to maintenance: After planting, keep the soil slightly moist to avoid standing water, properly cover the shade, and avoid direct strong light. Measures to prevent fleshy and rotten roots from rotting 1. Control watering: Reasonably control the watering frequency according to the growth stage and climatic conditions of fleshy plants.
2. Choose soil with good air permeability: Use soil with good air permeability to help root breathing.
3. Appropriate fertilization: Follow the principle of "applying thin fertilizer frequently" and avoid excessive fertilization.
4. Pay attention to the ambient temperature and humidity: Maintain appropriate temperature and humidity and avoid high temperature and high humidity environments.
Although the rotten roots of succulent plants are a headache, as long as you master the correct treatment method, there is still a chance to save it. I hope this article can help you and make your succulent plants rejuvenate!
Note: The content of this article refers to the "Masculine Plant Conservation Manual" and relevant horticultural forums. It aims to provide readers with practical knowledge of succulent maintenance. For further understanding, please refer to relevant materials.