Should you wash the roots first or trim them first for succulents
When repotting and caring for succulents, root treatment is a key factor in determining the survival rate. Beginner players often struggle with the order of washing and trimming the roots, as well as the correct way to use myclobutanil. This article will guide you through the complete process of scientifically treating roots with detailed illustrations and descriptions.
Core Steps for Root Treatment
Step 1: Deep Clean the Roots
It is recommended to prioritize the immersion washing method: soak the succulent with soil in warm water at 30°C, gently rotate and shake to remove attachments. Focus on cleaning the eggs and mold spots in the root crevices, with water pressure controlled below 0.3MPa. In special cases, for plants infected with scale insects, adding 1% soap water can enhance the cleaning effect.
Step 2: Precision Root Trimming Techniques
Scientific Application of Myclobutanil
Standard Disinfection and Sterilization Process
Prepare a 1:800 myclobutanil solution with water temperature maintained at 25-28°C. Soak the plant for 15-20 seconds, focusing on the cut areas. For severely infected plants, the soaking time can be extended to 3 minutes and rooting powder can be added simultaneously.
Advanced Wound Treatment Solution
Immediately apply myclobutanil powder after trimming the roots to form a 0.2mm protective film. In special cases, a secondary protection can be applied: after the first film has solidified, use a cotton swab dipped in the diluted solution to apply additional coating, ensuring the wound is completely sealed.
By following standardized root washing and trimming processes along with the scientific use of myclobutanil, the acclimatization period of succulents can be reduced by 40%, and the root regeneration efficiency can be increased by 60%. It is recommended to perform systematic operations in spring and autumn, maintaining an environmental humidity of about 65% to ensure the plants safely pass through the critical recovery period.