Gardenia Bonsai Root Rot and Withered Branches and Leaves: Follow These Five Steps and Survival Is Really Easy

What should you do when a gardenia bonsai has root rot and withered branches and leaves? The treatment method has five steps in total. Once these five steps are done well, survival should not be much of a problem.

Step one: remove the gardenia's potting soil and prune off the rotten roots, and do not keep even a little bit of rot. Place the entire root system into a 1:800 carbendazim solution and soak it for two hours.

Step two: use loose, breathable soil, place the gardenia with its roots pruned well into the potting soil and plant it properly. For the first watering, use carbendazim mixed with water at a 1:800 ratio and water thoroughly. Pot it and press the soil firmly.

Step three: cut off all the withered branches. Prune away most of the leaves, and shorten the branches appropriately. The purpose of doing this is to reduce excessive nutrient consumption caused by the roots not having grown well, that is, to reduce water and nutrient consumption. Promote survival.

Step four: insert wooden sticks around the pot. Find a large plastic bag and cover the entire plant with it. The plastic bag only needs to reach the edge of the pot, covering the whole plant. Poke a few holes in the bag; the holes should not be too small. This is for ventilation. Before bagging, spray the entire plant with carbendazim. Prevent mold and rot from appearing during the bagging process.

Step five: place the treated gardenia in a cool, ventilated place. The acclimatization period begins. If nothing unexpected happens, in about two weeks you will be able to see small buds emerging on the branches, and the root system will begin to grow. During this period, be sure to open the bag every one or two days for ventilation to prevent mold spots and rot on the branches. After the small buds grow two pairs of leaves, gradually remove the plastic bag. Be sure to remove the plastic bag gradually and progressively. Gradually increase sunlight exposure and return to normal care.

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