What to do if the white palm has rotten roots

Is there any way to save the white calla lily if its roots are rotten?

The question you asked is like the first sentence a patient says when he sits down, "Doctor, can my illness be cured?" Isn't this a blind question? Whether it can be saved depends on how rotten the roots of your white palm are!

The first type, slight root rot

As shown in the picture, after washing the roots, only a little rot appeared at the bottom, and most of the roots were white. There is absolutely no problem in this situation and it can be saved.

The second type: moderate root rot

There are fewer roots and the rot is more serious, but there are still a small amount of roots growing (hard). In this case, all the rotten parts should be cut off, disinfected, and replanted. More than 80% can be saved.

The third type is severe decay

The roots have all turned black and soft, and the part where the roots are connected to the stems is also severely rotten. In this case, you can only try to save the plant, but you must be mentally prepared, because more than 80% of them cannot be saved!

What to do if the roots of soil-grown calla lilies rot?

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If the soil in the pot is not breathable and the flowerpot is not breathable, the roots of the anthurium will be in a furnace, making it difficult for it to grow.

The bottom of the flowerpot for the soil-grown anthurium must be empty. If not, change it! For calla lilies grown in soil, try to choose clay pots or ceramic pots. If not, change them! For soil-grown calla lilies, try to choose fertile and loose soil. The water will seep in immediately after watering. If not, change it!

The water is big

If the soil in the Anthurium pot is wet and you water it too much, the roots will be soaked in water for 24 hours. It would be strange if the roots don’t rot! When we grow flowers, we may never pay attention to their growth in the soil. When we water them too much and remove the plants from the pots, we won’t notice that the roots have become swollen due to being soaked overnight!

Remove the plant from the pot and clean up the rotten roots and leaves. If the roots are completely rotten, you can use hydroponics to induce the roots, and then replant it in the pot after the roots grow out.

Apply concentrated fertilizer

Many flower lovers are afraid that the white calla lilies will be hungry after buying them, so they fertilize them immediately or frequently. If they are not careful, they may apply too much fertilizer and cause fertilizer damage. The intention of fertilizing is good, but it is a bit too eager for quick success!

Be cautious when applying fertilizer and try to choose light fertilizer. The only way to deal with root rot caused by over-fertilization is to change the soil and replant. If you realize that you have applied too much fertilizer before the roots rot, you can reduce the fertilizer efficiency in the soil by watering and loosening the soil!

What to do if the roots of hydroponic anthurium rot?

Water causes

The water quality is poor and contains green algae or other bacteria, which seriously affect the growth of roots. In addition, the water level also has a certain impact on the growth of roots. If the roots are completely submerged in water, they will rot due to lack of oxygen.

Cut off the rotten roots and old roots, leaving only the white roots. Because the roots of hydroponic anthuriums are immersed in water for a long time, it is easy to distinguish between old roots and new roots. After pruning, disinfect it with potassium permanganate solution and place it in a ventilated place to dry for a while. Then pay more attention to the water level and water quality. There will be no problem if the white calla lily slowly grows roots!

Be careful not to add nutrient solution when there are wounds on the roots of white calla lilies to avoid deteriorating water quality.

Reasons for containers

How can the anthurium grow well if the container itself is not clean? It is only a matter of time before bacteria grow on the bottle walls, the leaves turn yellow, and the roots rot. Especially since moss has accumulated on the wall of the bottle, how can anthuriums grow in such an environment?

Every time you change the water, you must clean the container thoroughly. If possible, disinfect it with potassium permanganate solution or scald the bottle wall with hot water.