How to save a crabapple with root rot? A detailed guide to practical solutions

1. Increase air permeability

Cause: Crabapple needs good air permeability to grow. If the soil has poor air permeability, it will affect its growth, and in severe cases it can even cause the roots to rot.

Solution: Cut off the roots that have already rotted, replace the soil with a suitable mix, and loosen the soil properly during routine care to increase the soil's air permeability so the crabapple roots can breathe better.

2. Reduce the amount of fertilizer

Cause: If too much fertilizer is applied regularly, it will cause the crabapple roots to rot, and the leaves will turn yellow as well.

Solution: Water it heavily to wash away the excess fertilizer. If the root rot is very severe, take it out of the pot soil promptly, cut off the rotted roots, and replant it in fresh pot soil.

3. Deal with water accumulation in the pot soil

Cause: If you usually water too much and cannot control the amount well, it is very easy for water to accumulate in the pot soil. When water remains in the pot soil for a long time, it will lead to root rot.

Solution: Tilt the pot to let the standing water drain out, or spread relatively dry soil on the surface of the pot soil, or use old newspaper to absorb the water.

4. Replant

Cause: If root rot is discovered early, it can be remedied, but if it is discovered relatively late, you will need to change the pot and replant it.

Solution: Take the crabapple out of the pot soil, cut off the roots that have already rotted, being careful not to create new wounds while cutting, then soak it appropriately in carbendazim and replant it.