How to save a Money Tree with root rot? The latest treatment methods are here
The Money Tree (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) is a perennial plant and an evergreen foliage plant, commonly grown indoors, and you can often see people growing it in many places. If a Money Tree develops root rot, what is the cause? We must find the cause to solve this problem. So next, let's look at the common causes, and how to help it recover when root rot occurs.
1. Waterlogging and lack of water
The Money Tree itself likes a moist environment, but it cannot be too wet or waterlogged. It may be that too much water was given at once, or the growing container has poor breathability and drainage, so even a little extra water easily makes it too wet. But if the soil is too dry and you do not water, it becomes drought-stressed and compacted. Both of these cause the roots to be unable to breathe, resulting in root rot.
2. Fertilizer burn and low temperatures
If the fertilizer concentration is wrong when feeding, or too much fertilizer is applied at once, the concentration of the soil solution rises suddenly. The roots get burned and gradually rot away, and if you water, they rot even faster. Low temperatures in winter are a common cause of root rot; when the above-ground part of the plant is damaged by the cold, the underground part soon freezes too, and root rot gradually begins.
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If it accidentally becomes infected by pathogens, it may be because the water source used for watering is not clean, or because when it is outdoors, rain spreads the pathogens and causes infection. After infection, the roots are very likely to rot, only they rot much faster. Some may carry a rotten smell. Pathogen infection requires changing the soil, disinfecting, and pruning the roots. Replant it, and then see whether it can resume growth.
4. Rescue methods
If you grow it in a porcelain container, watering once a month is enough; in hot weather, water once every half a month. If grown in a clay pot, you can water once every one to two weeks. Keep it slightly moist. Fertilize once every two months; if growth is normal, you can skip fertilizing. In winter, it must be kept indoors. After root rot, take out the plant, change the soil, prune the rotten roots, soak it in a fungicide, and once it is dried, you can plant it.
There are the above major causes of root rot in Money Trees. Generally, when a problem appears, first determine the cause, and then seek a solution. Improve the situation and see whether it can be saved, so as to avoid losing the plant.