What to do if the roots of fuchsia rot

Causes of root rot in fuchsia

Overwatering

This is the most common reason. Fuchsia likes a humid environment, but does not need frequent watering. If you water it too much, the soil in the pot will be too humid and the environment will be stuffy, so the water cannot evaporate. The roots will be blocked from breathing in a humid environment, which will hinder the absorption of nutrients and not only cause root rot, but also affect the growth of the entire plant.

Too much fertilizer

The reason for the root rot of fuchsia is improper fertilization, which is what we often call fertilizer damage. It is possible that the amount of fertilizer applied at one time is too large, making it difficult for the plant to absorb. Another situation is that raw fertilizer is applied, and the organic matter in the fertilizer has not been fermented or is not sufficiently decomposed, which will cause the plant to be unable to absorb it, and instead corrode the root system and cause root rot.

Disease threats

Root rot may also be caused by disease. The soil is not disinfected during planting, or diseased plants are planted, or the water used for watering is contaminated and carries pathogens. There are a large number of pathogens in the soil, which will slowly infect the plants, causing diseases and root rot.

What to do if the roots of fuchsia are rotten?

Use new soil with good drainage to cultivate fuchsia. Soil containing pathogens should be steam sterilized. If you are not sure whether there are pathogens or not, it is recommended to disinfect all the soil directly or replace all the soil with new ones in the spring when combining it with repotting.

Water scientifically. It is better to irrigate frequently with small amounts of water, and avoid irrigating indiscriminately with large amounts of If the soil in the pot is too wet for a long time, the roots will suffocate and rot will easily occur.

Root rot is not easy to be noticed, but if you find that the plant is growing poorly and there are any spots on the surface, you can consider whether it is root rot. Take out the plants in time, remove the rotten parts, then apply carbendazim and replant them.