Characteristics of pitcher plant root rot and what to do about root rot

1. Characteristics of root rot

After the roots of the pitcher plant rot, the growth condition of the whole plant will deteriorate and its growth rate will become very slow. When its roots rot, the leaves will also show many adverse growth signs. Its leaves will become soft and yellow, and it looks very lifeless. It should be noted that its root fibers are originally black, which does not indicate root rot.

2. What to do if the roots rot

When the roots of the pitcher plant are found to be rotten, they need to be treated in time. If the root rot is not serious, you need to loosen the soil. Because its root rot is mostly caused by overwatering, you need to loosen the soil to speed up water evaporation. If the root rot is severe, it is best to re-graft and let the plant grow new roots again.

3. Methods to prevent root rot

During the breeding process, you must be careful not to over-water. Just water the soil thoroughly each time and be sure to avoid water accumulation. If you find that you are watering too much, you can tilt the flower pot to pour out the excess water. If you are not sure about the amount of water to be used, you can use the pot immersion method to replenish water, so as to avoid root rot due to too much water.