How to deal with root rot in Cymbidium orchids? Sharing practical remedies

Cymbidium is a general term for a type of orchid with large blooms. This category of orchids is collectively hybridized, with large and gorgeous flowers, vigorous and spirited, making them very beloved. Although Cymbidium orchids are hybridized varieties, problems can still arise if they are not cultivated properly, and root rot is one of the more serious ones. Below, Qinnong Web introduces the methods for handling root rot in Cymbidium orchids.

I. Cut off the rotted root parts

The first step is to cut off the part of the Cymbidium orchid where the roots have rotted. First, remove the plant from the soil and place it in a cool, ventilated spot for one or two days. Cut away all the blackened rotted roots and remove the potting medium that was in contact with the rotted roots, leaving no hidden problems behind. The cause of root rot in Cymbidium orchids is mostly excessive watering or excessive fertilizing, so once root rot is discovered, you must immediately stop or reduce watering and stop fertilizing.

II. Disinfection

Soak the plant in potassium permanganate diluted 1000 times for about one hour, then take it out and rinse it clean with water, then place it in the sun to dry for 2 hours. The purpose of this is to disinfect the plant through potassium permanganate and sunlight exposure.

III. Repotting

After the above two steps are completed, you should proceed to repot the Cymbidium orchid, because the old pot may contain some unpredictable pathogens, and planting it back into the old pot may cause root rot again. The new pot must have good breathability and be able to drain water promptly. Some crushed stones or similar material can be placed at the very bottom of the new pot to enhance drainage capacity. The old pot must be thoroughly washed and placed in the sun to bake for a few days before it can be used again.

IV. Daily management

After the Cymbidium orchid has been replanted, water it thoroughly to settle the roots, keep it under weak light for more than 10 days, and mist it 2 times a day. Do not fertilize before new shoots grow, and control the amount of watering. Since misting is used, the amount of watering can be appropriately reduced.

The above are the relatively general methods for handling root rot in Cymbidium orchids compiled by Qinnong Web. Have you learned them? Cultivating Cymbidium orchids actually requires a certain process and patience, and the seedling cultivation stage alone requires 2 to 3 years of nurturing before entering the reproductive stage. So if you grow Cymbidium orchids at home, you must treat them with great care!