What to do if carnation roots rot

1. Suffering from disease

(1) Specific reason: This plant is more susceptible to a certain disease. This disease is called "gray mold". It is a fungal disease. It is easy to happen when the temperature is very high and the humidity is also high. When the disease occurs, the roots of the plant may be infected by some harmful pathogens. Then, there is a high probability that the roots are partially rotten.

(2) Solution: After the roots have rotted, you can first cut off the rotten roots and deal with them in a centralized manner. Next, we need to spray some medicines, such as cypermethrin or metalaxyl. Try to spray pesticides as soon as possible, the sooner the better. In addition, subsequent management is also very important. For example, avoid watering on cloudy or rainy days. Strengthen ventilation and dehumidification operations. Also, the type of fertilizer needs attention. Do not apply fertilizer containing only N element. In contrast, apply more fertilizer containing P and K elements.

2. Flower soil problem

(1) Specific reason: The roots grow in the flower soil. Therefore, the quality of the soil has a huge impact on the roots. If the soil is too sticky, the drainage will be poor and the air permeability will not be good. Then, root rot is likely to occur.

(2) Solution: First, as in the above case, we also have to get rid of the rotten roots first. Next, we need to replace its potting soil. Choose flower soil that can retain fertilizer and has good aeration. We can add some particulate matter. For example, increase the content of some granular matter such as perlite. Adding them can greatly improve the permeability of the potting soil. In this way, the roots can breathe smoothly and will not be soaked in water for a long time. Gradually, root rot may occur less frequently.