How to prevent root rot and heart rot of Daphne koreana

Causes of root rot and heart rot in Daphne koreana

When growing Daphne odora, if root rot or heart rot occurs, it is mainly caused by improper management during the cultivation of Daphne odora. If you find that the leaves of the cultivated Daphne odora droop, lose their luster and become wrinkled, it means that they have begun to rot.

This phenomenon may be caused by improper lighting. Daphne odora is not resistant to strong light, so if it is exposed to strong light during cultivation, it may cause it to rot. If it is too moist, it will rot and even cause diseases such as mosaic disease. In summer, if there is rainy weather, rot may also occur. Applying too much or too concentrated fertilizer can also cause root rot and heart rot.

How to deal with the root rot and heart rot of Daphne koreana

If you don’t want your daphne to have root rot and heart rot, you must pay attention to protecting it when growing it.

The first thing is to pay attention to shading. In summer, the light is very strong. Proper shading can allow the Daphne to be exposed to scattered light or be placed in a cool place for maintenance.

Secondly, you must pay attention to humidity. Do not water the plant too wet or too frequently to avoid root rot. Also, be careful to prevent rain.

Another point is that when applying fertilizer, you should be careful not to apply concentrated fertilizer, as Daphne odora does not like concentrated fertilizer. Keep this in mind when applying fertilizer.

If you find that the roots and heart of the Daphne odora are rotten, you must deal with it in time, dig out the plant, clean the roots, trim the rotten roots, and then put it back in the pot.