What to Do About Root Rot in Geraniums? A Detailed Guide to the Latest Treatment Methods

Geraniums are a common flower variety, and many friends run into root rot during care because of a lack of experience or unreasonable steps in certain procedures. So how should geranium root rot be handled? Come take a look with the editor.

1. Remove the rotted roots

When root rot appears in geraniums during cultivation, take the plant out of its pot promptly, remove the roots that have already rotted, and keep the healthy roots. Then soak them in a carbendazim solution for 24 hours, and place them in a cool, ventilated spot to dry, so the wounds do not become infected with pathogens and cause disease. Once the wounds have healed, repot and transplant.

2. Replace the soil

The quality of the soil determines the root growth of geraniums. If the growing medium for geraniums has poor looseness, and there is standing water year-round plus hot, stuffy weather when watering, root rot is extremely likely to occur, so the best method at this point is to replace the old soil. Then choose a sandy loam rich in humus, with good drainage and good aeration, for growing.

Many friends, when repotting geraniums, accidentally injure the roots. Once the roots have wounds, pathogens seize the opportunity to invade and cause root disease, and if it is not treated in time, root rot very easily occurs, so you must be careful when repotting geraniums.

4. Control water and stop fertilizing

When growing geraniums, you must control how often you water; do not let large amounts of water accumulate, otherwise geraniums will develop root rot. So in daily care, simply keep the soil slightly moist, and during the recovery period stop fertilizing to avoid burning and rotting the roots.

5. Pest and disease control

Nematodes are the main pest that causes geranium roots to rot. When planting, it is best to use artificial media such as perlite and vermiculite, or to disinfect the soil, and to promptly pull up and burn diseased plants when found.

  The above is an introduction to how to handle root rot in geraniums. We hope it helps you. To learn more related knowledge, please stay tuned to us.