What to do if crystal palm has root rot

Why does the crystal palm root rot?

Crystal palm is a succulent plant, which is relatively resistant to drought and high temperature. However, if it is watered too much, its roots will rot and its leaves may rot.

In addition, root rot may also be caused by improper soil and fertilization. Because crystal palm likes loose, fertile and well-drained soil, soil with poor permeability is also easy to rot. Improper fertilization is mainly caused by accidentally contaminating the roots or leaves when applying fertilizer, resulting in root rot and leaf rot.

What to do if crystal palm has root rot

If the crystal palm has root rot, the first thing to do is to deal with the rotten roots or roots and leaves that have turned into water. You can cut off the rotten parts, then dry the wound, and repot it with new soil. Another method is to propagate by division. If root rot occurs, you can remove the relatively intact side buds of the crystal palm and plant them.

However, the most fundamental thing to do about the root rot problem of crystal palm is to do a good job of prevention, and the main thing to prevent is to water it properly. Under normal circumstances, do not water too much. Generally, do not water unless the soil in the pot is dry. However, sometimes the plant will lack water. At this time, there is no need to water it too much. Replenish water in time and spray water on the plant. The plant will be in a semi-dormant state during the high temperatures in summer. In addition to reducing watering, it is also necessary to strengthen ventilation to avoid rotting of the roots and tender leaves. Sometimes it is also necessary to drain the accumulated water in the pot in time.