How to deal with root rot in potted flowers?

Factors causing root rot

Overwatering

We should know that even flowers that like moisture may suffer from root rot if they are watered too much or water accumulates. Too much water in the soil will make the roots unable to breathe normally, which will lead to root rot.

Improper fertilization

Many flower lovers have a misunderstanding that the more fertilizer there is, the more vigorously the flowers grow. You should know that for some flowers and plants that do not particularly like fertilizer, too much fertilizer may be a burden. Sometimes, if you are not careful, it will burn the roots of the plants and cause root rot.

Bacterial invasion

Some flower lovers do not pay attention to the cleanliness of the potting soil during daily care, which can easily lead to the growth of bacteria. These bacteria invade the root system, causing wound infection and root rot.

Solutions to root rot in potted flowers

If the root rot is not very serious, you can spray fungicides in time for prevention and control; if it is serious, you may need to remove the pot and clean the roots. First, clean the soil around the roots of the flowers, then check the roots, cut off the rotten roots with a sterilized knife, then wash them with clean water, place them in a ventilated place to dry, and after the wounds are dry, prepare new sterilized potting soil for replanting.

In fact, the root rot of flowers should be prevented mainly through daily normal maintenance. During daily maintenance, pay attention to appropriate watering and control the amount of water; fertilize reasonably, and for flowers that do not like fertilizer, adhere to the principle of frequent and thin fertilizer application; in addition, it is necessary to pay attention to timely replacement of potting soil, pay attention to the cleaning of rotten leaves in the potting soil on a daily basis, and do not put uncomposted substances in the pots, so as to effectively avoid the occurrence of root rot.

Dear flower lovers, have you learned it? In order to make flowers and plants grow vigorously, you must pay attention to these points!