What to do if the roots of hydroponic golden barrel cactus rot

Causes of root rot in hydroponic golden barrel champaca

Overwatering

The golden barrel cactus is native to arid tropical deserts, so it prefers a relatively dry environment for growth and is afraid of waterlogging.

If you water too much, the roots will absorb too much water and rot.

Highly acidic soil

Golden barrel cactus prefers alkaline soil. If acidic soil is used when planting, the roots will be exposed to too much acid, resulting in root rot.

Poor soil drainage

The golden barrel cactus needs well-drained, breathable and lime-rich sandy soil to grow. Avoid soil that is too sticky or too moist, as this will cause plant stunting and root rot.

Prevention and control of root rot of hydroponic golden barrel champaca

When preventing and controlling root rot, you should first cut off the rotten roots, and then clean the mucus at the roots of the golden barrel cactus, but be careful not to damage the taproot.

Secondly, you need to change the water frequently. To prevent root rot, you need to change the water once a week. When new roots grow, change the water once every half a month.

Finally, when the golden barrel cactus grows new roots, there should not be too much water in the pot, and no water should accumulate. It only needs to cover about one-third of the roots of the golden barrel cactus.

During the breeding period, it is also necessary to add appropriate nutrient solution, as well as fungicides or drugs such as streptomycin to prepare for the prevention and control of bacterial root corrosion.