What to do about yellow leaves, rotten leaves and moldy roots on succulents? There is still time to fix it now

Editor / Succulent Plant Hub

In summer, rain is always unavoidable. In fact, in terms of the season, it is exactly beneficial to the growth of flowers and nursery stock, and it is also the season when plants begin to grow mold.

As for mold on succulents, it has currently been found to occur only on succulents of the "Crassula genus", especially "Fire Stick" and "Red Ghost City". To sum up the causes of mold, they are all related to watering, air humidity, and ventilation conditions.

If watered too much in summer, the soil humidity will become too high, and the excess accumulated water cannot be drained in time. At this point the roots will rot, and then mold will develop.

Crassula itself does not need much water, especially in summer, but this kind of white mold spot does not seem to have much effect on the growth of the succulents.

Moreover, these succulents at home with white mold spots have all grown new leaves, and most of the branches are very long and have begun to become woody. So how should we solve this mold phenomenon?

We all know that succulents mostly refer to some plants in the Cactaceae, Crassulaceae, Aizoaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Liliaceae and other families, and their most original growing environment is arid tropical regions, so if rain is frequent, it will undoubtedly cause succulents to develop mold and rot.

The best way to prevent and control mold on succulents is to prevent them from getting too much rain, and usually do not water too much either. Experts advise: "feeding on rainwater" is not advisable, and ventilation is the way to go.

In fact, in succulent cultivation, as long as you master the key care points for the succulents, these "succulents" can safely pass through the hot and rainy season.

1. Pay attention to ventilation. These plants are afraid of cold and also afraid of stuffiness, so they should be placed in a well-ventilated place.

2. Strictly control watering. You can observe whether the leaves are plump. If they feel shriveled, water an appropriate amount. Generally speaking, thin fleshy leaves need more water than thick ones.

Some people, when it rains, take the plants to the balcony or terrace to get rained on and leave them there for several days, which is very inappropriate. Getting rained on can only last one day at most. If soaked with too much water and then exposed to the sun, the roots will rot.

1. Change the soil. If the roots have become moldy, you can cut off the affected part, switch to sandy soil and continue planting, which helps with drainage and moisture permeability.

2. Remove diseased leaves to block the spread of mold. If there are too many diseased leaves, pick off the good leaves and insert them into soil to replant.

3. Use medication to sterilize.

Recently, besides mold, succulents are also prone to another problem: leaf discoloration and scorching. This is because the temperature has risen recently, and if they are still often exposed to strong sun, the leaves will age, develop discoloration, and the tips will scorch. It is recommended to place them in a half-shade, half-sun environment.

In fact, quite a few succulents are not only ornamental, but also beneficial to environmental health. At night they can absorb carbon dioxide, and placing them in the bedroom is quite good for the human body. As long as you master the key care points, these succulents can safely pass through the hot and rainy season.

Graptoveria Titubans has thick, juicy leaves. Under sufficient light, the leaves will become more and more yellow, yellow to the point of being transparent, crystal clear and very beautiful.

It is said that Graptoveria Titubans is easy to grow, but if not cared for carefully, various problems will inevitably appear. Root rot in Graptoveria Titubans is very common, and it can be said that most succulents will experience this kind of situation.

1. Causes of root rot:

Anyone who has grown succulents knows that root rot is generally caused by two aspects. One aspect is too much watering, and the other aspect is too much fertilizing.

Of course, the causes of root rot in succulents are many-sided, and a single soil type can also cause rot. If the soil is breathable, then excess water will flow down and will not cause waterlogging, especially in the rainy summer season.

If too much water is poured, it will to a certain extent cause oxygen deficiency in the plant roots and lead to rot. Another point is that poor ventilation after watering is also one of the causes.

In summer, you can often loosen the soil for the plants to let them breathe, which will be a bit better. In addition, use Tree Guardian General combined with Root Application Capsules to irrigate the roots, effectively preventing and controlling rot disease.

2. Treatment methods: The general treatment is to dig it out and remove all the rotten roots until fresh fleshy tissue is visible. Spray with carbendazim and place it in a cool place without sunlight to dry for a few days.

After the wound is dry, pot it in moist soil to grow roots. Remember to place it in a cool place without direct sunlight for root growth. If the roots have not grown well and it is exposed to the sun, it will easily dry out.

Secondly, Graptoveria Titubans propagation mainly relies on plant side shoots, leaf cuttings and beheading. After beheading, new shoots grow from the remaining stem and roots to continue the offspring, and it is very easy to grow side shoots, with a relatively high survival rate.

Leaf propagation can obtain large numbers of seedlings, and is the first choice for greenhouse propagation. As for sowing, I really have not sown them. Spring is the season when side shoots burst out, and at this time propagation and growth are fastest. Graptoveria Titubans can be propagated in all four seasons. Small leaves dropped on the soil surface or inserted into the soil can grow into independent plants.

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