What to do if the roots of the peace lily are rotten

Causes of root rot in peace tree

Improper watering

The root rot of the peace lily is basically inseparable from the word water. If watering is improper, the root rot of the peace lily is very easy to occur. When the roots of the peace lily rot, you will find that the plant will gradually turn yellow, the leaves will turn yellow and fall off, and in severe cases the plant will die.

Improper watering mainly means too much water or too much humidity. When you water too much, water will accumulate in the peace thyme pot. At this time, the soil is very moist and root rot is likely to occur. High humidity This may happen in the rainy season. Because of long periods of rain, the air humidity is very high, and there is a high possibility of water accumulation in the flowerpot, which leads to excessive humidity in the growth environment of the peace thyme and can also cause root rot.

Brown root disease

Brown root disease can sometimes cause root rot in peace holly trees. Brown root disease is generally caused by bacteria. The source of the bacteria is usually diseased plants, diseased soil carrying the bacteria, or the bacteria are transmitted to the peace lily through wind and rain, causing brown root disease, the roots to turn brown and rot, the leaves to turn yellow and dry, and even death.

What to do if the roots of the peace lily are rotten

Reasonable prevention

The so-called prevention refers to reasonable watering during the maintenance period, keeping the soil moist but avoiding water accumulation, spraying more water to maintain air humidity when the temperature is hot and dry, controlling watering in autumn, and spraying more water and less watering in winter. The second is to prevent brown root disease, promptly dispose of some dead branches and diseased leaves, and spray pesticides for prevention and control in the early stages of brown root disease.

Root rot rescue

When the peace lily has root rot, if the rot is not serious, you can stop watering first, then take out the plant in time, remove some of the soil, and place it in a well-ventilated place. Generally, new roots can grow after re-potting. If there are a lot of rotten roots, you can remove all the soil, then cut off the rotten parts of the roots, and soak them in a solution of carbendazim for disinfection. Wash with clean water, dry it, and then put it back in the pot.

However, if the roots of the peace lily are severely rotten, it is better to plant a new one.