Don't be unaware of this manifestation of "fleshy" plants.
This article's core guide: Don't be unaware of the topics related to the cultivation of "fleshy" plants, let's learn about them together below.
Many plant enthusiasts enjoy growing "fleshy" plants, finding them cute and particularly beautiful when they display their variegation. It is also rumored that they are easy to care for. Is this really the case, though?
Among us, plant enthusiasts who grow "fleshy" plants, the most common problems encountered are various types of black rot and root rot, and it is rare to see beautiful variegation. Despite this, it doesn't stop our enthusiasm for growing these plants.
"Fleshy" plants tend to easily develop aerial roots. How should we deal with these aerial roots? Are they beneficial or harmful to the plants? This really depends on the specific situation, as often, the appearance of aerial roots is a distress signal from the "fleshy" plants.
Aerial Roots - A Signal of Rotting Roots
The worst fear for "fleshy" plants is overwatering, which can easily lead to root rot. However, due to the high water storage in their leaves, it's not easy to notice the initial stages of root rot. When the rot reaches a certain level, the plant will develop aerial roots as a way to save itself.
Don't be unaware of this manifestation of "fleshy" plants.
When we notice the leaves of "fleshy" plants becoming increasingly wrinkled, the plant looking weak, and a large number of aerial roots appearing, it often indicates root rot, and timely measures need to be taken to save our plants.
Sometimes, we may find many spots on the leaves of "fleshy" plants, along with leaf drop, blackening, and falling off, as well as the growth of a large number of aerial roots, which could also be a sign of root rot.
Take immediate action to save them.
Procedure:
Remove the "fleshy" plant from the soil. At this point, it can usually be found that the roots in the soil are mostly gone.
Then, use a sharp utility knife to completely cut away the withered stems and rotten roots, making sure to remove them thoroughly. If the removal is not thorough enough, it may continue to develop, so you must be ruthless and not hesitate.
After cutting, it is recommended by Green Plant Enthusiast Network to apply a fungicide powder directly to the wound. Once applied, place it in a shaded area to dry, and after the wound is dry, replant it in a clean pot.
Too small a pot, insufficient nutrients.