How to prevent carnation root rot

In fact, when it comes to flower care and disease treatment, prevention is more important. The roots are not as good as the leaves. If they are not discovered in time, all of them will rot. The consequences are far more cruel than you can imagine. So everyone should take precautions before it happens!

Improve soil permeability

Carnation is a herbaceous plant of the Caryophyllaceae family and the genus Dianthus that requires soil conditions that retain fertilizer and have good ventilation and drainage properties. The soil is too sticky and has poor water retention and air permeability, which can easily cause root rot.

The best solution is to increase the size of the soil particles and add some large particles, such as perlite, to the soil to enhance its air permeability and water retention. This is beneficial to the growth and development of the root system.

Maintain a healthy water cycle

In fact, a major reason for root rot is lack of oxygen, closed root growth, humidity, stuffiness, and stagnant growth. When there is serious water accumulation in the potting soil, the weather is hot and humid, and the temperature of the leaves is too high, the nutrients accumulated in the above-ground part cannot be transported to the roots. The roots, which are already growing poorly, cannot keep up with the nutrition, and root rot is inevitable.

In daily maintenance, you must control your hands and pay attention to water control. When watering, pay attention to watering when the soil is dry and wet. Only water when the soil surface is obviously loose. Or you can directly use the immersion pot method to allow water to circulate, which is more conducive to the growth of the root system.

Pest and disease control

In fact, there are very few common pests of carnations in the home, and the only diseases are leaf spot and gray mold. The main disease that affects the roots is gray mold. Once the disease becomes serious, the roots will also be infected with the bacteria. Once pests and diseases are discovered, spray pesticides in time for prevention and control.