Don't Throw Away Azaleas with Root Rot: After Disinfection, New Roots Will Still Grow

To solve the problem of root rot in azaleas, first take it out of the potting soil and rinse it clean, then cut off the rotted parts, soak it in potassium permanganate for 30 minutes, then disinfect the flower pot, replace it with suitable soil, and after replanting, water it moderately and place it in a ventilated spot for care. No fertilizing is needed within one month, and after half a month it can be cared for normally.

1. Take Out the Plant

Regardless of whether the azalea's root rot is severe or not, first take it out of the potting soil, then rinse its roots clean with water so you can quickly check the rotted areas and deal with them accordingly. Be careful when rinsing so that no new wounds appear.

2. Prune the Rotted Roots

After washing the azalea's roots clean with water, use sterilized scissors to cut off the rotted roots. After pruning, soak them in potassium permanganate for a while, about 30 minutes is enough.

3. Replace the Potting Soil

While the azalea's roots are soaking, clean the old soil out of the flower pot and disinfect the pot, then leave it in a ventilated spot to dry, and then fill the pot with suitable soil.

4. Replant

The soaked azalea should be replanted into new potting soil. Handle it carefully, water it moderately after planting, and place it in a ventilated, shady spot for care. No fertilizing is needed within one month of planting, and after about half a month it can be cared for normally. Before long it will grow new roots.

When watering normally, control the amount well and don't let water accumulate in the potting soil. Fertilize in moderation too, and don't apply high-concentration fertilizer, so as to avoid burning the roots. In addition, pay attention to preventing and treating root rot disease.