Kalanchoe, pennywort, and calla lily... they are so easy to grow, yet you killed them all. What's going on?

White Anthurium

Cause of death of white palm: too much water

Many people think that white calla lilies like water, so they keep watering it, causing water to accumulate in the pot. Excess water accumulates at the connection between the rhizome and the root, which can easily cause the root and heart rot of the white calla lily.

What should I do if the anthurium root rots due to excessive watering?

1. Turn the anthurium upside down from the potting soil, shake off the soil, and clean the roots with water.

2. Check the root system of the white calla lily and use sharp scissors or blades to cut off the rotten roots.

3. Apply carbendazim on the wound of the white calla lily for disinfection, and then place it in a cool and ventilated place to dry.

4. Replant the anthurium into the soil, water it thoroughly once, and place it in a cool and ventilated place slowly, away from direct sunlight.

How to water Anthurium correctly?

When watering, follow the principle of not watering unless the soil is dry. Poke your finger about 3 cm into the soil surface. If it is dry, water it thoroughly.

Generally, watering once every 7-10 days is sufficient. In fact, it is not easy to grow anthuriums grown in soil. Flower lovers who are not good at growing anthuriums in soil are advised to switch to hydroponics.

Common cause of death of white palm: too strong light

Anthurium likes scattered light and must not be exposed to direct sunlight, otherwise it will easily wilt and droop the leaves.

How does Anthurium bask in the sun?

White calla lilies are best placed in a brightly lit living room, or on a south balcony or east-west balcony that is not particularly exposed to the sun.

What should I do if the white calla lily wilts due to the sun?

1. Don’t throw away the anthurium that has wilted in the sun. Move it to a cool and ventilated place first.

2. Cut off the branches and leaves that are severely wilted, dry, and yellow to avoid excessive consumption of nutrients.

3. If the surface of the soil feels dry, water it thoroughly once and spray water on the leaves 2-3 times; if the surface of the potting soil is not dry, do not water it, just spray water on the leaves.

Geranium

Cause of death of geranium: summer black rot

Geraniums are prone to black rot, especially in summer, especially in the south, where there is not only a lot of rain but also heat.

It is hot and humid. Once it is exposed to the sun or the temperature rises after rain, black rot is inevitable!

Geranium black rot solution

After geraniums are affected by black rot, it is very difficult to deal with the problem. The only way is to use branch cuttings! The specific steps are as follows:

1 Use a sharp blade to cut off the healthy branches of geranium, remove the bottom leaves, place them in a cool and ventilated environment, and dry the wound for about 2 hours.

2. Place the dried geranium branches in a disposable plastic cup and add about 1 cm of water to the cup, not too much.

3. Add water when you see the water level is low. Change the water about once every 3 days. It will take root in about 15 days.

4. Plant the rooted geranium into the soil.

How to prevent black rot in geraniums

1. Water less frequently in the summer. Water when the pot feels light to lift. Water once every 7-10 days. Water by immersing the pot. Let the water cover 1/3 of the bottom of the pot. Soak for about 3 minutes and then take it out.

2. In summer, never let the stems and leaves of geraniums get wet, otherwise they will easily develop black rot.

Coinweed

Cause of death of copper coin grass: lack of water and death

The pennywort is an aquatic flower. If it lacks water for a long time, it will quickly wilt and turn yellow. Therefore, it is generally recommended to grow it in water or half soil and half water.

How to deal with water shortage of copper coin grass

If your pennywort lacks water to the point that its runners are dry and rotten, there is no way to save it. If only the leaves fall over, timely watering will quickly recover. If a large area is dry, it can still be saved as long as the runners in the water or soil are green.

1. Cut off all the yellow and fallen leaves of the pennywort.

2. Dig the runners of the pennywort out of the soil. If they are green, put them in a hydroponic bottle with the soil.

3. Pour water into the hydroponic bottle until the water level is about 1 cm above the soil.

4. Place the watered hydroponic bottle in a well-lit and ventilated place, and wait for new pennywort to grow on the runners.

The correct way to water the copper coin grass

There is one reason for watering the pennywort. It is not a lack of water, but there is always water on the soil surface. It is best to have soil at the bottom and water on the top. It’s too tiring to water pure soil cultivation all day in summer!