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How to deal with root rot in peace lilies? A few practical remedies

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There are many causes of root rot in peace lilies: if it is caused by overwatering, then reduce watering and cut off the rotten roots. If it is caused by too much fertilizer, then reduce the amount of fertilizer and do not give it fertilizer that is too highly concentrated. If it is caused by bacteria in the container, then clean and disinfect it promptly. If it is caused by not changing the water for a long time, then change the water frequently.

1. Soil culture

1. Reduce watering

Cause: Overwatering a peace lily easily leads to waterlogging, and if its roots are soaked in waterlogged soil for a long time, root rot is bound to occur.

Solution: Take it out of the potting soil, then cut off the rotten roots, then use water culture to let it re-root, and once the roots have grown, replant it. In addition, watering should always be moderate; do not water too much, and even more importantly, do not let water accumulate.

2. Reduce fertilizing

Cause: Many flower lovers fertilize their peace lilies frequently. Once too much fertilizer is applied, fertilizer burn occurs and causes root rot, or applying strong fertilizer frequently can also easily cause root rot.

Solution: Reduce the amount of fertilizer and do not give it fertilizer that is too highly concentrated.

2. Water culture

1. Disinfect the container

Cause: If the container has bacteria, it will cause the leaves to turn yellow, and over time root rot will occur. This is especially true when the walls of the container are covered with moss; this growing environment is very unfavorable for the peace lily's growth.

Solution: When changing the water, clean the container thoroughly at the same time, and you can also disinfect it appropriately so that bacteria do not breed.

2. Change the water in time

Cause: If the water is not changed for a long time, the water quality will deteriorate, and there will also be a lot of bacteria in the water, which will not only affect the growth of the peace lily's roots but also cause root rot.

Solution: Change the water frequently, cut off the rotten roots, and disinfect them to prevent a second round of rot.

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