What to do about root rot in Monstera deliciosa? Here's the correct way to handle it
Monstera deliciosa is a tropical plant native to Mexico. Because its leaves are large and green with holes and splits, it is very distinctive, and more and more people are growing it now. Monstera deliciosa is cultivated differently in the north and south of China. In southern regions such as Guangdong, Guangxi and Yunnan, it can be grown directly in the open ground, while in areas north of Hubei it needs to be grown in a greenhouse. With more people growing it, more problems come up, and root rot is one of them. So why does Monstera deliciosa get root rot? What should you do about root rot in Monstera deliciosa? Let's discuss these questions today.
I. Causes of root rot in Monstera deliciosa
To understand how to deal with root rot in Monstera deliciosa, we first need to know why it happens. In fact, anyone with a good grasp of growing techniques should know that the causes of root rot in the vast majority of plants come down to two things: watering and fertilizing. Watering and fertilizing are also two essential things for plant growth, so how do watering and fertilizing cause root rot in Monstera deliciosa? Let's explain in detail below.
1. Too much watering
When growing Monstera deliciosa, you need to give it a warm and humid growing environment. Because Monstera deliciosa is fairly afraid of drought, it needs plenty of watering during cultivation, but if you water too much, water will accumulate in the pot and then root rot will occur.
2. Too much fertilizing
Monstera deliciosa is a plant that likes fertilizer, so many people give it a lot of fertilizer when growing it, but note that Monstera deliciosa must be fertilized in the right amount. If you fertilize too much, it will burn the roots and then rot will occur.
II. What to do about root rot in Monstera deliciosa
When growing Monstera deliciosa, you need to manage water and fertilizer well. On the premise of ensuring sufficient nutrients for growth, avoid too much water and fertilizer, which can help prevent root rot to some extent. If Monstera deliciosa does get root rot, first do not fertilize. Then dig the Monstera deliciosa out of the flower pot, cut off the rotten roots, trim the leaves a little, and put it in a cool, ventilated place to dry. Once the wounds are dry and healed, you can replant it.
III. Causes of root rot in hydroponic Monstera deliciosa and how to solve it
Monstera deliciosa can also be grown hydroponically. During the hydroponic stage, Monstera deliciosa will not have problems with water accumulation or burned roots, so how does root rot happen then? In this case, root rot is usually because the roots of the Monstera deliciosa became infected with pathogens during hydroponic growing. When the pathogens multiply in large numbers, they corrode the roots and cause root rot.
If a hydroponic Monstera deliciosa develops root rot, first cut off the roots that have already rotted to prevent further infection. The trimmed roots should be put into a potassium permanganate solution to disinfect, then taken out and dried. Clean the hydroponic container, replace all the water, and clean off any algae and so on on the inner walls. Add water again, then put the treated Monstera deliciosa back in, and once it regrows you can care for it normally.
The above is Qinnong Web's introduction to the causes of and solutions for root rot in Monstera deliciosa, and we hope it can be of some help to everyone. Here Qinnong Web also wants to remind everyone that Monstera deliciosa is a plant in the Araceae family, and its sap is somewhat toxic, with a certain irritating and corrosive effect on the skin. When growing it at home, be sure not to damage the stems and leaves of the plant, to prevent the liquid from seeping out; however, Monstera deliciosa does not give off a toxic odor. On the contrary, it can purify indoor air, making it a plant very suitable for growing indoors.