What to do if a rose has root rot? Here's how to handle it properly

1. Take out the plant

There are many causes of root rot in roses, such as watering too much, fertilizing too much, or suffering from pests and diseases. Regardless of which cause it is, you must take it out of the soil so you can examine the rotted parts and the extent of the rot.

2. Treat the roots

After taking the rose out, remove the soil and rinse it clean with water, use sterilized scissors to cut off the rotted roots, then spray the roots with carbendazim. If the rot is severe, you can soak them for a while, which can prevent the roots from rotting again.

3. Prune the plant

After treating the rotted roots, prune the plant by removing all the branches and leaves completely, leaving nothing behind, and keeping only its main stem.

4. Replace the potting soil

Dispose of the soil from the previous pot, disinfect the flowerpot, and replace it with suitable soil, then insert the treated plant into the soil and place it in a cool and ventilated environment. After 2-3 days, water it appropriately. During regular care, water appropriately, and it is best to wait until the potting soil becomes dry before watering, so as to avoid root rot caused by excessive water accumulation. In addition, do not apply too much fertilizer. If too much fertilizer is applied, water more appropriately to wash away the excess fertilizer, so as to avoid fertilizer damage that causes root rot.