How to save a camellia with root rot? Here's the correct way to handle it

1. Replace the soil

Cause: If the camellia's soil is not aerated or has poor aeration, its roots cannot spread out and cannot breathe normally, so the roots rot very easily.

Solution: Replace it with loose, well-aerated soil. Once the soil aeration improves, root rot will occur far less often.

2. Water moderately

Cause: Improper watering can cause root rot in camellias. Too much water easily leads to waterlogging, and if the waterlogged water cannot drain away, the roots will rot.

Solution: Be sure to control watering well and do not water too much. It is best to water only after the soil has dried out completely, and be sure to water thoroughly. During its growing period you can appropriately increase the amount of water, but waterlogging must not occur.

3. Reduce fertilizing

Cause: A large amount of fertilizer, frequent fertilizing, or fertilizer that is too concentrated will cause root burn, and the roots will rot as a result.

Solution: When fertilizing a camellia, control the amount well and do not give it concentrated fertilizer. It is best to give it fully decomposed fertilizer and fertilize in a balanced way. After noticing root rot, take it out and wash it clean, cut off the roots that have already rotted, disinfect them, and then replant it.