What to do if the roots of Chlorophytum comosum are rotten

1. Causes of root rot

1. Watering

There is no need to analyze it too complicatedly. The cause of root rot is mostly due to excessive watering and water accumulation in the potting soil. Once the soil is too moist and water accumulates in the pot, even the roots of the spider plant will slowly rot.

2. Lighting

If the golden edge spider plant is placed in a place with severe lack of light and lacks light all year round, the water cannot be absorbed or evaporated in time, which will cause root rot.

2. Root rot treatment

1. Treatment of minor root rot

If the roots of the golden spider plant just start to rot, you will find it. This situation can be alleviated with proper care. Reduce the frequency of watering and the amount of water you water each time. Slowly you will find that the slightly rotten roots will heal on their own.

2. Partial root rot treatment

When the golden edge spider plant shows signs of partial root rot, give it appropriate sunlight, but do not expose it to the sun for a long time, and do not expose it to strong sunlight. In addition, the time for sun exposure should be strictly controlled and should not exceed two hours a day. After this treatment, the root rot of some spider plants will be improved. However, the root rot may continue, and at this time we should consider using nutrient solution. At the same time, do not use too much nutrient solution in order to make the spider plant recover quickly. It takes patience to recover from rotten roots, so don't rush it. When spraying the nutrient solution, don't spray it directly into the soil just because it's closer to the roots. Try to spray it on the leaves. This way it can be absorbed faster.

In addition, if only a part of the spider plant's roots have rotten roots, you can separate the healthy parts from the rotten parts to ensure that the spider plant can continue to grow.

3. Treatment of severe root rot

If the root rot of Chlorophytum comosum is serious, the rotten roots should be removed directly. However, you must disinfect the knife before cutting and just throw away the cut roots. Apply a little rooting agent to the remaining roots, and they will soon return to their previous appearance!

4. Complete decay treatment

If the roots of the golden spider plant are all damaged, you should consider transplanting it. Just plant the small plants on the stems, let them take root and sprout, and you will have a brand new spider plant.