What does it look like when a succulent's roots rot?
An article about what a succulent's rotten roots look like, in terms of horticultural knowledge, is as follows:
What does it look like when a succulent's roots rot?
Some friends who have just started caring for succulents for a short time may not know the symptoms of rotten roots in succulents. Today, the editor will introduce them to you.
What does it look like when a succulent's roots rot: bottom leaves turn into water.
When we are caring for a succulent without repotting it, but the bottom leaves turn into water, it is likely that the roots are rotting, because after repotting, the roots of the succulent cannot absorb water temporarily and can only consume the water and nutrients in the bottom leaves, leading to withering and waterification.
Main stem grows a large number of aerial roots.
If a large number of aerial roots grow on the main stem of the succulent we are caring for, it is 80% likely due to rotten roots, because when the roots rot, the succulent will try to obtain water by growing aerial roots.
Leaves become soft and yellow.
If the leaves of the succulent we are caring for become soft and yellow, it is very likely that the roots have rotted, because the roots of the succulent cannot transport nutrients and water to the leaves. After the water and nutrients stored in the leaves are exhausted, they will turn yellow and become soft.
When the above symptoms appear, it is best to take the succulent out of the pot for inspection to see if the roots are rotting and how severe the rot is. If the rot is mild, we can cut off the rotten roots, disinfect and dry them, and then repot them. If the roots are completely rotten, we can only propagate the succulent again by means of cutting the top or leaf insertion.
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