What to do if the bamboo cypress has root rot

Causes of root rot

Large amount of water

The most likely cause is overwatering. Readers generally have this experience: because they love the plants they raise very much and naturally treat them as treasures, they are always afraid that they do not take good care of them, for example, they are afraid that they do not have enough water, so it is very easy for them to have excessive water. The first thing we should understand is that insufficient watering is not good, and overwatering can also endanger the health of the plants. That's because if there is too much water in the soil, the air will decrease accordingly, and if plants want to grow, their roots must breathe. If there is less air, the roots will not be able to breathe normally over time and may cause root rot. This is because some certain organisms present in the water are harmful to them.

Disease

The second possible reason is that the plant has been attacked by pests and diseases, which gradually endanger the roots.

Signs of root rot

Generally speaking, normal plants will be very upright and vigorous, while plants that show signs of root rot or already have slight symptoms will appear droopy and lack vigor.

How to prevent and treat

For the first reason, it is scientific watering. Needless to say, although this plant prefers moisture, it is afraid of waterlogging, so the amount of watering must be strictly controlled. Generally speaking, you need to water more in spring and summer to keep the soil in the pot from drying out. From late autumn to winter, the amount and frequency must be strictly controlled.

The second situation is caused by pests and diseases, which is not very common because the pests and diseases of bamboo cypress usually target the leaves. If this kind of accidental situation occurs, it is relatively easy to deal with. You just need to buy special medicine.