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What to Do About Root Rot in Succulents? A Detailed Guide to Rescue and Treatment

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There are generally two causes of root rot in succulents: if it is caused by overwatering, just control the amount of water, ensure ventilation, and loosen the soil appropriately once it dries out; if it is caused by prolonged rain exposure, then pull it out to re-root it, cut off the rotted parts, apply carbendazim, let it dry, place it in a bottle with water or in soil, and give it appropriate light.

I. Mild Root Rot

1. If the root rot is caused by overwatering, you need to control the amount of water, and it is best to let the bottom of the succulent pot be ventilated too, so that as much of the standing water in the pot as possible can drain out.

2. Make sure there is proper ventilation, and it is best to place it in a ventilated spot. If there is no suitable ventilated location, you can use a fan to create airflow manually, but be careful about the duration and do not make it too long.

3. Observe whether the potting soil has become dry. If it has already dried out, loosen the soil appropriately and check whether the soil is too moist. If it is, just let it dry out.

II. Severe Root Rot

1. If the root rot is caused by prolonged rain exposure that creates excessive standing water in the potting soil, you need to pull the succulent out of the soil, rinse its roots clean with water, cut off the rotted parts with a tool, apply carbendazim to the wounded areas, and then place it in a ventilated spot to dry.

2. Place the treated succulent on the mouth of a bottle, add water, but the succulent's roots must not touch the water; you can also plant it directly in soil. Put the bottle or the pot of soil in a spot with light, but it must not be exposed to harsh sun; provide proper ventilation, and once it has rooted, just water it moderately. Generally, it will re-root in 7-20 days.

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