What to do about pothos root rot and leaf drop? Here's the correct way to handle it
Although pothos is very easy to care for, it is also extremely prone to root rot. Some flower growers have asked how to save a pothos with root rot and leaf drop. Whether it is a large pot or a small pot, the rescue method is the same: cut off the rotten roots and replant.
First, let's understand why pothos gets root rot. Soil that stays waterlogged for a long time and is not breathable, and soil with too much fertility, are the factors that lead to pothos root rot.
Pothos: How do you repot pothos and change its soil?
However, it is worth mentioning that sometimes pothos can still grow normally even when its roots have rotted, which shows how tenacious pothos's vitality is. But when a pothos has root rot and leaf drop, it means the root rot has been going on for a long time. At this point we can only take drastic measures to save it, that is, repot it and replant it.
Pull the pothos out of the pot, then cut off the rotten roots, let the wounds dry, and if conditions allow, disinfect them, then replant into soil (note here that the soil is best if it is new soil), then water thoroughly, and the pothos will grow new roots again.
There is one detail flower growers need to pay attention to: every grower's pothos is different. Some are in small pots, and some are in large pots. Small pots are easier to handle. If it is a large pot, on the basis of the above rescue method, the grower can consider taking one of the vines, cutting it into several small sections of about 15 cm, then growing them in water, and after they root, replanting a pot, so as to be prepared.
In fact, saving a pothos with root rot and leaf drop can only be based on reviving it through re-cuttings. It is very difficult to save it while keeping the original pot unchanged, because root rot and leaf drop prove that the root environment of the pothos is very bad.
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