Causes and solutions for root rot of green radish

Pothos is a common indoor ornamental plant. Although it is easy to maintain, if the method is not appropriate, it will often encounter the problem of root rot. So what is the specific cause? How to solve it? Let’s learn more about it below.

Causes of root rot

1. Overwatering

If you water too much, the entire plant will be soaked in water, making it difficult for the roots to breathe and prone to rot.

2. Temperature discomfort

Pothos is a heat-loving plant, and its suitable growth temperature is 15-25℃. Temperatures that are too high or too low will affect the growth of the plant and cause root rot.

3. Soil Problems

The potting soil is not breathable and has poor drainage, such as soil that is too sticky, which can easily cause water accumulation and root rot.

4. Improper fertilization

If the concentration of fertilizer is too high or the frequency of fertilizer application is too high, it will burn the roots of the green radish and cause root rot.

5. Infection by pests and diseases

Infection by root nematodes, fungi or other pathogens is also an important factor leading to root rot.

Solution to root rot of green radish

1. Control moisture

If you find that the roots of the green radish are rotten, you should stop watering immediately and check whether the soil in the pot is too wet. If there is too much water in the potting soil, drainage should be done well.

2. Temperature control

Keep warm in winter, avoid exposing the green radish to low temperature for a long time, and keep the room temperature no lower than 15℃. In summer, it is recommended to spray water around it frequently to cool it down appropriately.

3. Reasonable fertilization

When applying fertilizer, you should follow the principle of "applying small amounts of fertilizer frequently" and avoid using fertilizers that are too concentrated or uncomposted. It is recommended to use special fertilizer for green radish or diluted compound fertilizer for fertilization.

4. Proper pruning

When you find signs of root rot, you should quickly remove the plant from the pot, cut off all rotten roots, and disinfect the healthy parts by soaking them in a fungicide solution (such as carbendazim).

5. Change the soil

If the potting soil is too moist or contains a large amount of pathogens, it is recommended to replace it with new soil for cultivation. Generally, loose and fertile sandy soil can be used for growing green radish. Leaf mold, garden soil, pine needle soil, peat soil, etc. are all good choices.

In general, in order to effectively solve the problem of root rot of green radish. Close attention should be paid to the growth of the green radish, the causes should be discovered in time and appropriate solutions should be taken to ensure its healthy growth.