The hydroponic plants at home always have "root rot", don't know the reason? Actually, it’s the “nutrient solution” that’s to blame

To be honest, Huahua believes that growing hydroponic plants has certain risks. Because the roots of the plants are directly inserted into the water, there is a high possibility of root rot. Once the roots of the plants are rotten, it is actually very easy to deal with. It mainly depends on how you maintain them on a daily basis.

So how do you prevent root rot in hydroponic plants? Listen to Huahua slowly.

A large part of the reason why plants experience root rot is because of the nutrient solution. The quality of the nutrient solution directly affects the roots of the plants. If the quality of the nutrient solution is poor and it contains other substances, it will cause the nutrient solution to deteriorate. Once the nutrient solution deteriorates, it is only a matter of time before the roots of the plants rot.

A nutrient solution that is too concentrated will burn the roots of the plant and cause root rot. Therefore, when we usually grow plants in water, we should not add nutrient solution with too high concentration, and we should not let the roots of the plants be completely immersed in nutrient solution. If the roots are completely immersed in nutrient solution, the roots of the plants will lack oxygen and cause the roots of the plants to rot.

What should you do if you find that the roots of hydroponic plants are rotten?

Once rotten roots are discovered, the first thing to do is to remove the plant and gently wash it with clean water to clean the rotten roots, so that we can see which roots are rotten and which roots are still good. Then trim away any rotten roots from the plant.

Clean the container where the plants are planted, then replace it with new water. Once the plants have found new roots, you can use some nutrient solution. Some friends also asked Huahua, can the tap water at home be used directly? No, tap water contains a certain amount of chlorine. It is best to expose the tap water to the sun for two days before using it.

Hydroponic plants require more patience and care than soil-grown plants. Try to control the water temperature at 18-25 degrees. If sunlight is not necessary, it is best to place them in a cool and ventilated place. Friends who have the conditions can also add some substances that can improve the water quality into the water, such as small charcoal, which can have an antiseptic effect.

After reading this article, do you know how to prevent root rot of hydroponic plants?