What to do if a succulent plant rots
Explaining the contents about succulent plants for concerned netizens, how to deal with rotting succulent plants, let's understand together next.
Summary for lazy people: Once there is discoloration and softness on the plant, it is rotting. Cut off the rotting part of the succulent plant immediately,消毒 the knife and hands before and after to prevent infection of other plants. In case of fungal infection, spray the plant with a fungicide, and the wound must be completely dry before it can be buried in the soil.
Spread ways of rotting succulent plants: air, contaminated pots and planting utensils.
1. Description
Rotten is the most common disease in succulent plants, usually caused by fungal infections due to excessive watering or overly humid breeding environments.
Most succulent plants grow in desert climates, adapting to extremely dry growing conditions, so watering should never be excessive, and the soil should be completely dry between two waterings. Another cause of rot is the soil medium being not breathable, especially for Euphorbias. Use a drainage medium to ensure that water does not accumulate at the stem for more than a few minutes (personally, I use a medium that can be thoroughly wetted when watered).
There are many types of rot, briefly introduced as follows:
Crown rot: Internal rot in the plant, causing the plant to fall over; Stem rot (mainly Euphorbias): The stem rots, usually appearing at the bottom of the stem; Spot rot on stems: Caused by Orange stink bugs; Fungal rot: Brown, watery stains appear on the plant; Mesembryanthemum rot: Occurs on the branches; Black rot: Often occurs after infection by cotton aphids or root mealybugs.
2. Treatment Note: Always keep the tools clean and sterile when dealing with rotting plants and wash your hands carefully before touching other plants.
Crown rot: Cut off the infected part with a sharp knife, then fill the wound with碎木炭 and sulfur, the wound should be completely dry.
Neck rot: Cut off the rotten part and treat the remaining part as a cutting. Remember to bury it in the soil only after the wound is completely dry.
[Neck rot caused by cotton aphids/root mealybugs]
Fungal rot: Cut off the damaged part with a clean knife, cover it with sulfur. Spray the plant with a mixture of Benlate (a fungicide) and Mancozeb.
Black rot: Cut off the infected part with a clean knife, spray with Benlate, and cover with sulfur.
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