What to do if purple root orchid has rotten roots

1. Reason 1: Poor ventilation and insufficient sunlight

Under normal watering conditions, but without sufficient light exposure and poor air circulation, the water in the potting soil will remain for too long, which will cause the roots of the plants to rot.

Solution: This plant must be placed in the sun for more than 4 hours a day, and must be placed in a place with good air circulation. Especially when it is too hot in the summer and the rainy season, root rot is very easy to occur.

2. Reason 2: Excessive watering

Although this plant likes moist soil, it does not mean that it can be watered unlimitedly. Many friends water the plants as soon as they see the soil surface is a little dry, or they customize a fixed watering schedule for themselves and water blindly. These practices are very wrong.

Solution: If you are a novice in growing flowers, the editor recommends using soil with good drainage and sufficient nutrients to grow this plant. This way, even if you make a mistake or overwater, you don't have to worry too much. When watering daily, be careful not to allow water to accumulate, and do not keep the soil too wet for a long time, especially in summer.

3. Reason three: Improper fertilization

Many friends fertilize their plants directly into the soil without avoiding the roots. However, the roots of this plant are bulbous. If fertilizer is poured directly onto the roots, the roots will easily rot.

Solution: If it has already rotted, you need to dig it out completely, remove the rotten roots and replant it. When applying fertilizer, pour it slowly along the edge of the flower pot, and at the same time, make sure the surface of the plant is not contaminated by fertilizer.