What to do when Sedum rubrotinctum grows aerial roots? Learn the correct way to handle it

The Sedum rubrotinctum plant has a beautiful form, gentle leaf color, and a round, glossy appearance, making it one of the must-have varieties for many succulent enthusiasts. However, many people discover during cultivation that Sedum rubrotinctum has grown many aerial roots. What is going on here? Come with the editor to take a look at how to handle aerial roots on Sedum rubrotinctum.

1. What are aerial roots

To solve the problem of aerial roots, we first need to understand what aerial roots are. Aerial roots are roots that grow from the stems of succulent plants exposed to the air. Because they leave the soil and absorb moisture and air from the air, they are called aerial roots. And since the succulent has grown aerial roots, it means there is not enough moisture and oxygen in the soil for its growth. It may also be that the surrounding environment is relatively humid, and it is currently the growing season for the succulent, so in order to absorb more, this is also a common phenomenon, but usually not many grow, and most are concentrated on the lower half of the plant. In this situation, there is generally no need to do anything; as the environment changes, these aerial roots will gradually dry up and fall off.

2. Soil compaction

Now that we know the causes of aerial roots, we need to analyze the specific reasons for their formation, so the most likely one is soil compaction. To check whether the soil is compacted, just insert a toothpick. If it is not easy to insert, the soil surface begins to turn white and clump, and after a long time without watering there is also cracking, then it is compacted. When soil is compacted, roots find it hard to take hold, new roots do not grow well, old roots cannot move smoothly, and naturally there will be a lack of water and oxygen, causing aerial roots to grow.

Solution: Crush it away, trim the roots and let them dry for two days, and after the root wounds heal, repot in moist soil. Be careful that the new soil is loose and breathable.

3. Root rot

Root rot is also one of the reasons Sedum rubrotinctum grows a large number of aerial roots. If the leaves of Sedum rubrotinctum are consumed quickly, and along with a large number of aerial roots, it is estimated that the root rot area is already quite large.

Solution: At this point, root trimming is needed. After repotting, root rot must be dealt with promptly. It is similar to handling soil compaction: trim the roots, let them dry, and then repot. But if the root rot is more serious, the wounds need to be disinfected and sterilized before drying, and all rotten roots must be cut off, otherwise secondary contamination will occur.

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