What to do when a camellia has root rot? Repot in fresh soil and re-root it from cuttings

The root system of the camellia is very fragile. Once care is improper, root rot comes easily, and if it is not treated promptly or is handled poorly, the whole camellia can die. In fact, there are still ways to save it. Below, Huacaole shares with you the method of repotting in fresh soil for cultivation and re-rooting by cuttings to deal with root rot in camellias:

How to deal with camellia root rot

Camellia root rot is mostly caused by the potting soil being in a high-moisture state for a long time and by poor aeration. The best way is to change to fresh soil and re-root it by cuttings for new cultivation, letting it grow new roots. The specific steps are as follows:

1. Dig the camellia out, rinse the roots clean with water, and prune off the rotten roots. Be sure to prune until fresh wood is visible.

2. Dump out the potting soil and replace it with plain soil. It is best to use a mix of sand and red soil. This way it has good aeration and also retains moisture. After planting, water thoroughly right away to settle the roots. Place it in a cool place for half a month, then move it to a place with light for growing. After it sprouts new buds, apply a little light fertilizer. Then just care for it according to normal cultivation methods.

Summary

The above is the method for dealing with camellia root rot that the editor shared with everyone. I hope it can be helpful for growing camellias.