What to do if the roots of green radish rot? How to deal with rotten roots

1. Cut off rotten roots

No matter what the specific cause of the root rot is, it must be treated as soon as possible after discovery. Carefully remove the plant from the pot and remove the soil from the roots. Then cut off all the rotten roots and clean them with water. If the rot is too severe, it is recommended to burn it to avoid infecting other plants.

2. Disinfection

After cutting off the rotten roots, disinfect them as soon as possible to avoid leaving bacteria in the wound. When disinfecting, just put it directly in potassium permanganate solution. Note that it must be diluted first. If the concentration is too high, it will easily damage the roots. Just soak the wound in the solution for about 10 minutes.

3. Prepare new soil

No matter what the cause is, once the roots rot, bacteria will remain in the soil and new potting soil will be required. The soil should be well permeable and well drained, preferably slightly acidic. After preparation, it should be disinfected, and the flower pots should also be disinfected to ensure that the soil and pots are sterile.

4. Planting in pots

After the soil is prepared and the plants are taken care of, they can be planted in pots. Note that after planting, they should be placed in a ventilated and semi-shaded place for a period of time, and the temperature should be maintained above 20 degrees. In such an environment, the plants will recover quickly. After new roots grow, they can be moved to a light place and managed normally.