What to do if nasturtium root rots

Causes of nasturtium root rot

Waterlogging

As the name suggests, nasturtium is not suitable for aquatic life. Too much water means less oxygen, the roots cannot breathe normally and will slowly rot.

Especially after flowering, excessive water can easily cause the roots to become wet and rot.

Excessive fertilizer

Fertilizers for any flowers or vegetables should not be of too high a concentration, nor should they be applied in excessive amounts at one time. Although fertilizers can promote plant growth, they are also human intervention.

Although letting nature take its course will inevitably lead to many side issues, too much or excessive intervention will not necessarily make the nasturtium grow better, and may even have a counterproductive effect.

What does it mean to use too much force? Overfertilizing nasturtiums is called overdoing it.

What to do if nasturtium root rots

resection

Cut off the rotten parts, clean the roots, and repot and transplant after the incision heals.

After repotting, be sure to irrigate the pot with carbendazim to prevent the roots from rotting again.

Cutting and grafting

If the root system of the nasturtium is severely rotten and the leaves have turned yellow and fallen off, or if the nasturtium has already begun to wilt, you can try beheading and grafting to replant the plant.