What to do about black rot in succulents
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Many plant enthusiasts don't know what to do when succulents have black rot. No matter what variety of succulents, whether they are grouped or old, no matter the price, as long as the stem becomes soft, the leaves fall off and turn black, the only treatment method is to "cut." However, there is a lot of knowledge involved in this cutting, how much to cut? How to cut? And why does it still rot black after cutting?
For succulents with stems, some people are used to cutting until they see a fresh stem cross-section, while others are used to cutting off the entire stem, even peeling a circle of leaves near the leaf base before cutting. For these two methods, the first one is very risky, as it may continue to rot black after propagation, and although the stem may not appear black on the outside, it cannot be guaranteed that the inside of the stem is healthy. Risks and challenges coexist.
However, the latter method, cutting directly below the leaves, although it cannot completely guarantee survival, the chance of survival is greater than the first method. As long as green mountains remain, there's no need to worry about having no firewood.
If your plant has no stem and the bottom is rotting black, you can only peel off the bottom leaves and gradually cut upwards until you see fresh stem tissue. Such plants have a small chance of being saved once they rot black, so having a stem is indeed not a bad thing.
So what to do after cutting?
You can apply fungicides to the wound or dip the wound in 75% alcohol and let it dry quickly. However, it is not recommended to use root growth stimulators or similar medications.
Then place the remaining top of the plant in a well-ventilated, shady place to dry for at least 5 days before planting in moist soil. At this time, if conditions allow, you can use root growth stimulators or similar auxiliary medications. However, cheap root growth stimulators are basically useless. The key is to plant in moist soil, not wet soil, and be sure to understand the difference between the two. Avoid direct sunlight and ensure scattered light, only exposing the plant to light when it starts growing. If you left a stem when cutting, you should not lower your guard, but instead, constantly observe the changes in the stem. If the stem below turns black, becomes soft, or rots, do not hesitate to cut off the entire stem, otherwise, you will regret it.
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