What to do if the camellia roots rot

Improper potting soil

When growing camellia, you should choose a flower pot with good air permeability and a suitable diameter, so that the camellia has sufficient growth space and the roots can breathe and stretch. It is generally better to choose clay pots or purple clay pots. Porcelain pots are not suitable because they are not breathable enough. If you use an airtight porcelain pot or a pot that is too small to grow camellia, the roots will rot because they cannot stretch or breathe properly.

Suitable soil is loose, breathable, rich in humus, and not too alkaline. The better soil for cultivation is mountain soil plus pine needles or river sand. You can also buy some soil specially made for flowers. If the soil has poor air permeability and drainage, root rot will occur.

Improper watering

In fact, in most cases, camellia root rot is related to watering. Too much watering will cause water accumulation, and too much water cannot be drained, both of which are very dangerous. The key to watering is to water according to the soil in the pot.

In spring and autumn, the growth is faster and the demand for water is greater. Water it when the soil is dry. Water it thoroughly when it is dry. However, do not wait until the soil is completely dry before watering. Water it thoroughly. In winter, watering should be reduced appropriately because camellia grows slowly in winter, so the soil should be drier. Note that some varieties will bloom in early spring. At this time, only a small amount of watering is required, and attention should be paid to the watering temperature to avoid frostbite on the plants.

Too much fertilizer

Applying too much fertilizer may be too frequent or too concentrated, which can cause root burn and root rot.

Camellia does not like concentrated fertilizers, so when fertilizing, be sure not to apply concentrated fertilizers. Different fertilizers should be applied in each growth stage. Pay attention to balance and do not apply too much fertilizer. It is best to use fertilizer after it is decomposed to avoid burning the roots.

How to deal with it

If the roots of camellia are rotten, the best way is to change the soil and replant it.

First dig out the camellia and wash the roots clean. If the roots are rotten, cut off all the rotten roots. After the roots are trimmed, they need to be disinfected and then replanted. When replanting, new soil can be used. It is recommended to use a mixture of red soil and sand. After replanting, water it immediately. After that, reasonable maintenance is required.