Others' succulents are growing rapidly
When your neighbor's succulents are thriving while yours show no signs of growth? It's likely that the plant is sending out signals for root rescue. This article will systematically analyze the techniques for detecting root rot in five dimensions and provide detailed treatment plans to help you quickly save your beloved succulent pot plants.
Five-step Diagnosis Method for Succulent Root Rot
Leaf Condition Abnormality Detection
Healthy succulents should have a full wax layer. If you find the leaf tips turning yellow and drying, or the leaves wrinkling and shrinking, you need to check the roots immediately. When the leaves lose their moist and cool sensation to the touch and instead feel warm, it indicates that the water delivery system has been damaged.
Potting Soil Condition Real-time Monitoring
Hardened soil can form waterlogging layers, leading to root hypoxia and rot. It is recommended to test the permeability with a bamboo skewer monthly. If the water penetration speed exceeds 30 seconds, you need to loosen the soil.
Three-level Treatment Plan for Succulent Root Rot
Emergency Pot Removal Process
1. Gently tap the pot wall to loosen the soil and completely remove the plant. 2. Rinse with running water until the roots are completely exposed. 3. Use a disinfected scissor to cut off the black rotten tissue.
Golden Rule for Wound Treatment
Immediately apply carbendazim suspension after pruning and place it in a ventilated environment at 26℃ to dry the roots. Important tip: Do not expose directly to sunlight, and keep it at a 45-degree angle to promote wound healing.
Key Points for Scientific Potting Care
Choose a mixed matrix with 40% perlite, and after potting, follow the "three slow principles": slow light (diffused light), slow water (first watering after 7 days), and slow fertilizer (no fertilizer within 30 days).
Pot Plant Root Rot Prevention System
Establish a "3+5" care calendar: water every 3 weeks in spring and autumn, and extend to 5 weeks in summer and winter. Combined with a ceramsite drainage layer and a temperature and humidity monitor, the probability of root rot can be reduced by 80%.
By regularly rotating the pot, setting up bamboo breathable supports, and other measures, you can effectively improve the microcirculation of the roots. Remember: prevention is always better than cure, and establishing a scientific care system is the key to keeping succulents healthy.