What to do if the gold finger root rots

Causes of root rot

Overwatering

Golden Finger is a succulent plant, and it originally grows in arid areas. It is drought-resistant and does not require much water. It is definitely not a good idea to water it every few days like other plants. If it is cloudy for consecutive days, the soil in the pot is too wet, and the house is poorly ventilated, the growth of the root system will be hindered.

Bacterial infection

If the golden finger starts to rot from the root to the top and has rotted to the stem, it is mostly caused by bacterial infection. The reasons for this are many: unclean water quality, bacteria in the soil, and insect pests. The bottom line is that you didn't pay attention to hygiene.

Treatment

Root Pruning

Remove the rotten golden fingers from the pot and check the root rot. If it is completely rotten, it is basically hopeless. If only part of the plant is rotten, cut off the rotten part and replant. Be sure to disinfect all items that come into contact with the gold fingers before planting. After planting, water some rooting liquid to allow the roots to recover vitality as soon as possible.

Spraying fungicides

For plants infected with fungi, remove the plants from the pots, trim the roots, and then disinfect the entire plant with carbendazim. For larger plants, they can be planted separately to increase the survival rate.