Growing Succulents in Summer? Afraid of Black Rot? Let's Do a Live Practice Drill

I believe everyone has read the previous article by now, and has gained some understanding of succulent black rot and its prevention and treatment. This time, the editor will once again transform into a sterilizer and carry out a "live practice drill" to let the black rot fungus know just how tough we are.

The editor divides succulents with black rot into three levels according to the degree of erosion. Just like leveling up in a game, the higher the monster's level, the more advanced the magic weapon needed. If the leaves of a succulent start turning yellow and dropping from the outer ring, then you should pay attention to whether it is a sign of black rot. It can be identified as a level-one black rot plant.

For this type. Once discovered, you need to quickly remove the diseased leaves and spray a small amount of carbendazim on the wounds. Keep the plant ventilated and dry, and place it in a semi-shaded, ventilated spot, which is good for recovery and healing and prevents the leaves from being too crowded, otherwise it will accelerate the parasitism of the black rot fungus.

If you find that the top of the succulent has turned black and become infected, there is nothing much to say, it has already become a level-two black rot plant. Beheading it quickly is the priority, and you can only stop once you can no longer see any blackening. Spray the remaining healthy part with a slightly higher concentration of carbendazim and place it in a ventilated spot so the wound can heal faster. One thing that must be emphasized here is that you must reduce watering. After 2-3 days, just pour about 10 milliliters of water around the outer edge of the succulent's roots. This little bit of water is more than enough, don't worry.

When it becomes a level-two black rot plant, you must remove the surface soil and observe the condition of the roots. If you find that the roots have rotting succulent tissue, then unfortunately, it has advanced to a level-three black rot plant. At this point, you need to cut off the rotten roots and pull off the necrotic leaves.

After doing all this, you will find that there is not much left of your succulent. Because the root loss is too great, it must be soaked in rooting water, usually at a ratio of 2000 milliliters of clean water to 1 g of rooting powder. You can use a spray bottle specially for succulents or a mineral water bottle, practical and easy to use. The succulent can then take a bath in it and grow up.

Generally, after soaking for 3-5 days and letting it dry, it can be planted in soil again, and its little life has been saved once more. This time you must treat it well. Normal fertilizing is indispensable. Fertilizing is meant to promote the succulent's rapid recovery and growth. It is recommended to use an organic liquid fertilizer specially for succulents, diluted 500 times, and apply it once every half month, and then the succulent can grow fleshy to its heart's content.

In addition, you should also pay attention. After beheading, be sure to remember to apply carbendazim to the wound. Another thing you must pay attention to is that for a succulent already infected with black rot fungus, the soil it was in can no longer be used and must be thrown away. As for the pot, you can spray carbendazim inside and out three times, then expose it to the sun for a week, and then you can use it with peace of mind.

The black rot fungus will then be completely eliminated. Now here is the key point: every time the knife makes a cut, it needs to be disinfected with alcohol, and when cutting, you must also be steady, accurate, and ruthless, until all the black rot parts are removed. This is because after the knife cuts, it will also carry the black rot fungus. If it is not disinfected with alcohol, the succulent will still die very quickly.

As for succulent black rot fungus, it is not as scary as you think. Observe carefully and care with your heart, and from then on let your succulents completely crush the black rot fungus and send it packing!