Home › Flowers & Gardening › Article

Causes and Treatment of Root Rot in Violets

Flowers & Gardening 0 views
The main cause of root rot in violets is too much water and soil that is too moist. If a great deal of the root system has rotted, then it cannot be saved. If the degree of root rot is not especially severe, then the plant needs to be taken out of its pot, then pruned, and afterward disinfected with a fungicide. After it is placed in a ventilated spot to dry, repot it. Watering afterward should be appropriately reduced.

1. Causes of root rot

The main cause of root rot in violets is simply too much water. Unscientific watering methods that leave the soil in an overly moist state for a long time, or being drenched by heavy rain during the rainy season, can both lead to root rot.

2. What to do if the roots have rotted

This question needs to be discussed case by case. First take the plant out of its pot and observe the condition of its roots. If the root rot is very severe and most of the roots have rotted, then there is basically no way to save it. If only a small portion of the root system has rotted, then with some effort it can still be saved. After taking it out of the pot, first prune the roots, mainly cutting off all the rotted roots to prevent the rotted part from spreading. After that, disinfect the roots with a fungicide. Then place the plant in a ventilated spot until the roots dry. After that, repot it. Control watering for the near future, and once the plant has fully returned to normal, resume normal watering.

3. The correct way to water

It is best to judge based on the condition of the surface soil. Water after it dries; if it is not dry, do not water for the time being. Water must not accumulate in the pot. Watering differs by season; overall, water more during the growing period and less in winter. In addition, pay attention to humidity as well; keeping it at 40 to 70 percent is more suitable.

Related Articles