As a plant parent, the last thing you may wish to witness is your own plant diseased and dying. The thought must be already making you uncomfortable, wondering if they can be revived at home without the intervention of a plant doctor! Well, you most certainly can. It isn’t as daunting as it may seem. This article answers all your questions- How to identify the sickness, what are the right steps and what are the preventive measures to escape this unfortunate situation in future.
1. Are you over-watering? – It is not uncommon that you may be over-watering your plants or your pot lacks a proper drainage. Over-watering is one of the most common reasons behind root decay as it can’t absorb oxygen to function normally. Stop over-watering immediately and only give enough to keep the soil wet.
2. Root/Stem Rot- The most effective way to identify if your plant is suffering from a disease is to check if the roots or the stem is rotting. Various Fungal organisms can cause root/stem decay as they thrive in soil that remains wet.
3. Symptoms of Root decay- Instead of being healthy white, you’ll notice that the roots are mushy and brown or black. You may also notice a rotten smell.
4. How to prevent Root Decay?
1.Stop over-watering, only give enough that the plant can absorb in the first feed.
2.Plant container must have enough drainage holes
3.Avoid using oversized pots
4.Avoid using plastic or glazed containers
5.Use clay pots for your plant
6.Avoid watering if the temperature drops
7.Provide a good air flow
8.Make sure you don’t use any contaminated tools
9.Use a healthy soil with fertilizers for your plant
5. How to treat a severe root rot?
1. Remove the plant from its pot
2. Identify if there’s a root decay
3. Wash the root to remove the infected soil
4. Cut away infected roots with sterilized shears.
5. Cut off wilted or discolored leaves.
6. Trim off buds and flowers
7. Repot in fresh, dry, well-draining soil.
8.Give it optimum light
9.Carefully resume a light watering schedule.
10. Isolate the plant and keep it under observation.
If you still can’t revive the plant, then you must discard the plant before the disease spreads to other plants!
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