What to do if the bird's nest fern has rotten heart

Causes of bird's nest fern heart rot

The cause of the bird's nest fern's heart rot may be improper watering, mainly because the water is accidentally poured onto the fern heart, or the water is poured too frequently. In addition, the bird's nest fern has a disease - rot, which can also cause the heart of the bird's nest fern to rot.

When the bird's nest fern is watered improperly, water will accumulate, and rot diseases are mostly caused by pathogens. In order to avoid the heart rot of bird's nest ferns, preventive measures need to be taken during cultivation. When the heart of the bird's nest fern rots, it needs to be rescued according to the condition of the heart rot.

Bird's nest fern has less rotten heart

The phenomenon of heart rot in bird's nest fern is relatively mild. This means that the leaves in the center of the bird's nest fern are not rotten, but the tender leaves on both sides are rotten. At this time, you can pick off the rotten leaves, suck up the excess fluid, and let it cure in a dry environment for a period of time. After it is completely dry, resume normal management. Be sure to pay attention to controlling the humidity of the surrounding air.

Bird's nest fern has severe heart rot

If the heart rot of the bird's nest fern is already very serious, it may be difficult to save the plant at this time. At this time, you can decisively remove the leaves to reduce water accumulation and reduce the plant's consumption. It can still sprout again if you keep the remaining leaves and the root system intact. You can simply pick off the leaves and remove any rotten pseudobulbs.

Bird's nest fern with severe heart rot

When the heart rot of the bird's nest fern is very serious, it may start to rot from the base of the stem. At this time, you can first take the plant out of the pot, remove the soil and clean it, then remove all rotten parts of the plant, disinfect it with alcohol or potassium permanganate solution, and replant it after drying.