What to Do About Cyclamen Root Rot? Latest Causes and Treatment Methods
Cyclamen is a flower with relatively high ornamental value, and its planting area in China is also relatively large. It is welcomed by many people. However, when growing cyclamen, whether among large-scale growers or home growers, the phenomenon of cyclamen root rot occurs, seriously affecting the growth of cyclamen. So what causes cyclamen root rot? And how should it be remedied? Now let's take a look together with the editor!
1. Causes of Root Rot
1. Excessive Moisture
Although cyclamen does have a certain demand for water during its growth process. But when watering, we must pay attention to controlling the amount of water. If too much water is given, then the soil will remain in a water-saturated state. This causes the soil permeability to become poor, affecting the respiration of the cyclamen roots. Not only are they unable to effectively absorb nutrients and water, but they are also easily harmed by many harmful gases. This causes the cyclamen roots to be soaked and rot, gradually leading to the phenomenon of root rot.
2. Improper Topdressing
When growing cyclamen, in order to meet the nutritional needs of cyclamen growth, topdressing work is naturally indispensable. The roots of cyclamen are tuberous roots, so if the tuberous roots grow poorly, then the growth of the entire flower plant will be very unfavorable. When planting, if the tuberous roots are buried too deep, then during topdressing it is very easy for the tuberous roots to be covered by fertilizer, causing the fertilizer concentration to be too high and burn the roots, resulting in root rot, etc.
2. Treatment Methods
When it is discovered that cyclamen has root rot, the plant should be dug out promptly, and then the rotten parts should be cut off. Then some plant ash should be sprinkled on the wound to prevent the wound from being infected. Then after the cut surface dries, it can be replanted. When replanting, pay attention to the permeability of the soil, so that the cyclamen roots can recover their growth as soon as possible. And the amount of water and fertilizer should be appropriately reduced, to avoid water and fertilizer touching the rotten roots and causing rot again. If the rotten area is too large, then the value of remedy is basically lost, and it should be discarded promptly.
3. Preventive Measures
The main measure to prevent cyclamen root rot is to suit the remedy to the case. Among these, the first thing to pay attention to is controlling the amount of water and fertilizer. When watering, do not directly pour water into the very center of the cyclamen plant, otherwise water is very likely to accumulate at the stem position. Water slowly along the edge of the flower pot, and follow the principle of not watering until dry. Then in summer, pay attention to doing a good job of shading and cooling. When topdressing, also mainly use the watering method, pay attention to controlling the concentration, and prevent the root system from being burned by fertilizer.
The above is a brief introduction to how to remedy cyclamen root rot. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can be helpful to everyone!