What to do if the珍珠吊兰 (Pearl String兰花) wilts
For concerned netizens, explaining how to deal with the wilting of珍珠吊兰 and the correct techniques for maintaining珍珠吊兰, the following is a brief experience in green plant maintenance. Next, the site editor will introduce to the netizens.
Many people like hanging succulents, especially those similar to珍珠吊兰 (Pearl String兰花),情人泪 (Lovers' Tears), 串钱藤 (String Money Vine), or 紫玄月 (Purple Moon). Why do many people encounter dried branches and yellow leaves when growing 珍珠吊兰?
The main reasons for killing珍珠吊兰 are excessive watering, waterlogging in the potting soil, inappropriate lighting, compacted potting soil, or infection with diseases and pests.
Once珍珠吊兰 shows signs of wilting or yellowing, it is essential to promptly check the condition and identify the cause based on your maintenance method. Then, take timely action to restore the plant's health.
1. Overwatering
When growing potted珍珠吊兰, excessive watering is the primary cause of its death. Too much water leads to root and stem rot, causing the leaves to rot and turn black, eventually resulting in withered branches.
Before watering potted珍珠吊兰 each time, check the moisture level of the potting soil. Generally, you should wait until the soil is completely dry to a depth of 3 to 5 centimeters before thoroughly watering it again.
If the watering is insufficient and the potting soil is often dry, the leaves of珍珠吊兰 will shrink and wither. Once you water it thoroughly, its leaves will gradually return to a plump state, becoming full of water and round.
If you don't know when to water珍珠吊兰, you should wait until the leaves slightly wither and start to contract, then promptly supply it with water.
What to do if珍珠吊兰 wilts
Watering珍珠吊兰 does not have a fixed amount or time. It depends on the content of granular or sandy soil in the potting soil, the size of the pot, and the environmental impact, including temperature, ventilation, lighting, and humidity.
Learn to check the moisture status of the potting soil. In the spring and autumn growing seasons, wait for the soil to dry out before watering thoroughly. In the extremely hot summer and cold winter, control the watering. Don't rely on a simple watering schedule to maintain these succulents.
2. Treatment of yellow leaves and root rot
Once珍珠吊兰 has yellow leaves, check if the potting soil is often moist. If the soil is frequently wet or waterlogged, it can easily lead to root rot.
If root rot has already occurred, promptly pull out珍珠吊兰, cut off the rotten parts, and also cut a few centimeters more from the healthy branches.
After cutting off the rotten roots, promptly soak in a fungicidal solution, such as potassium permanganate or carbendazim solution. Generally, the bottom of the branches needs to be soaked for 10 to 20 minutes, then dried and rehydrated, and propagated through water culture or directly planted in well-draining sandy soil. Prepare some new soil and choose a smaller seedling tray for cultivation.