How to deal with rotten heart and rotten roots of Clivia

1. How to deal with the rotten heart of Clivia

1. Pruning: If the heart of the Clivia is rotten, it should be pruned first. First, remove any rotten leaves. If the situation is severe, you can cut off the leaves on the entire side.

2. Disinfection: After pruning, the cut ends must be disinfected. You can choose low concentration of carbendazim or thiophanate-methyl solution as disinfectant. Gently place the cut end of the plant in the disinfectant and soak it for about 15-20 minutes. In addition, if there is carbendazim powder, you can also apply it directly on the cut for disinfection.

3. Clean and maintain: After disinfection, place the plant in a well-ventilated place to dry the cut ends. Then, keep it ventilated and warm, and provide appropriate light protection and water control to allow it to resume growth.

2. How to deal with root rot of Clivia

1. Remove from pot and prune: If the roots of Clivia are rotten, you need to take it out of the original pot and soil. Wash the soil attached to the roots with clean water, and use sharp scissors to cut off the rotten roots. If there are yellow or rotten leaves on the plant, they need to be cut off as well.

2. Disinfection: After pruning the rotten roots, disinfection is also required. Place the plant with its bottom facing downward in a pot filled with carbendazim solution so that its roots are below the disinfectant. After waiting for 20 minutes, take it out and place it by the window to dry.

3. Change the soil and replant: Take out the remaining soil in the flowerpot and throw it away, and wash the flowerpot. Then prepare some soil with good drainage and air permeability and put it into the pot, then plant the dried plants in it and take care of them slowly.