90% of potted plants die from root rot due to improper care, but a simple method can prevent it

Most potted flowers die from root rot. Because of our improper daily watering, inadequate fertilizing and other poor management, flowers develop root rot and die in countless cases. If we could detect root rot early on, we could take effective preventive measures and avoid the death of the flowers.

When flowers suffer root rot, there are always warning signs, such as: you can tell whether a potted plant has started to rot from subtle changes in the potting soil, or judge whether the roots are rotting by the color and luster of the leaves, and so on.

How to tell whether roots are rotting by looking at the potting soil

From May to November, water once a day (soaking through), then check the potting soil the next day. If the soil in the pot has dried out and turned slightly white, that proves the flower's root system is normal. If the potting soil has not dried out and turned white but is still damp, it means the flower's roots have already begun to rot. If it is still like this the next day, it means most of the flower's roots have already rotted away.

How to tell whether roots are rotting by looking at leaf color

Observing leaf color to tell whether roots are rotting is mainly done by watching changes in color and luster. For example, if the leaves lose their green color and luster and turn grayish-white, or the leaves become wilted, or the lower leaves turn yellow out of season and begin to drop in large numbers, it means the flower's root system has suffered waterlogging, improper fertilizing, or excessive watering after over-drought, and root rot has occurred.

If the root rot is in its early stage, disinfection is essential. You can use a 0.1% potassium permanganate solution to disinfect the wound, let it dry in a ventilated place, then repot and plant it again.

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