Other people's succulents are growing rapidly, but yours are not? Don't even think about it, it's 100% rotten!

Judging root rot by looking at leaves

Leaves are obviously wrinkled

Excessive watering causes serious waterlogging in the potting soil, making it difficult for the roots to breathe, leading to black root rot, and making it difficult to transport water to the leaves, causing dry and wrinkled leaves and severe water shortage.

The leaves fall off at the touch of a finger

Sometimes the leaves look plump and healthy, but they fall off when touched. This is a sign that the succulent is unhealthy, and you should consider whether the roots have rotted.

Water at the bottom of leaves

It is normal for leaves to become waterlogged when repotting to slow down the roots. This is the leaves providing nutrients for their own growth, which is normal consumption. However, if after a week the waterlogging phenomenon not only does not improve but becomes worse, you need to consider whether it is root rot.

Workaround

1. Remove from the pot

Remove the succulents from the pot and clean the soil around the roots.

2. Prune the roots

Prune the succulent plant according to the degree of root decay, and be sure to cut off all rotten parts.

3. Let it dry

After pruning, apply carbendazim for disinfection and place in a cool and ventilated place for half an hour.

4. Repot

Put the succulents back into the pot, water them thoroughly, place them in a cool and ventilated place with a temperature not lower than 8 degrees, and water them once every half a month.

In addition to succulents, home-grown potted plants are also prone to root rot. Root rot of potted plants can be observed and judged from multiple aspects.

Judging root rot by leaf color

Look at the leaf tip to judge root rot

Under normal circumstances, the roots absorb nutrients and transport them to the branches and leaves, keeping them shiny. However, if the soil in the pot is waterlogged, the roots cannot breathe and may even rot, and nutrients cannot be transported normally, causing the leaf tips to turn yellow and dry due to lack of nutrients.

Judging root rot by feel

Under normal circumstances, the leaves of plants appear plump, shiny and cool to the touch because they store a lot of water. On the contrary, if you do not feel moist and cool when you touch it, but feel slightly warm, it means that the plant may have root rot.

Judging root rot by leaf shape

When the leaves of foliage plants become wrinkled, show abnormal shape or even shrink, root rot should be considered.

Look at the pot soil to judge root rot

The most common problem with indoor potted plants is soil compaction. Once the soil is compacted, it is difficult for water to penetrate when watering, and water is easily accumulated, causing oxygen deficiency in the soil and ultimately leading to root rot.

Workaround

Although some plants have root rot, they are not dead and can be saved by taking some measures. Huahua takes Clivia as an example to explain how to solve the problem of root rot.

1. First, cut off the rotten part according to the specific condition of the plant roots.

2. Apply carbendazim or other medicines on the incision wound for disinfection.

3. Put the treated roots back into the pot, but not too deep. Next, just wait for the buds to sprout again.

Now you understand what's wrong with your plants.

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