How to save a money tree with root rot? A few practical methods
For enthusiasts who like growing money trees in pots, sometimes improper care and management inevitably lead to rot in the plant's roots and stems. To save the plant, targeted and timely measures are often needed. How do you save a money tree with root rot? During the rescue process, handling the roots is crucial. Generally, the rotten parts of the roots need to be trimmed off promptly, then the root system should be soaked to achieve the purpose of sterilization and disinfection.
When root rot occurs in potted money trees during care and management, it is mostly caused by poor care and management. The most typical cause is improper water management, mainly excessive watering that causes water accumulation in the pot. On one hand, this inhibits the normal respiration of the plant's roots; on the other hand, it also causes root rot. So, for root rot, we must first judge the degree of root decay.
If the damaged root area is small and the degree is not deep, generally you only need to drain water promptly and improve ventilation to promote water evaporation. But if the root rot is relatively severe, then we should unhesitatingly take the plant directly out of the waterlogged pot, treat the roots first, and then replant it. And as for whether it can be saved, not only must the method be scientific, but it also depends on luck.
If the damaged root area is not large and the degree is not deep, and if the water in the moist soil cannot be drained promptly, then it is still recommended to take the plant out, shake off the excess soil, and let it dry for 1-2 days. Then prepare a new pot and new soil and replant it. But remember not to water it in the short term; generally, resume watering only after the plant has adapted to the pot. If it is indeed too dry, you can spray some water on the leaves, and you can also spray a small amount of water on the surface of the potting soil.
If the plant's roots are severely rotten, then you even more need to take the plant out of the original pot, shake off the soil clinging to the roots, and place it in a semi-shaded place to dry for a while. After that, cut off the rotten parts of the root system, then soak it in a diluted solution of potassium permanganate or carbendazim for about 10 minutes to sterilize and disinfect. Finally, rinse the root system once with clean water, then place it in a semi-shaded place to dry the water remaining on the roots, and replant it in a pot. Afterward, be careful to water in a controlled and moderate way, especially avoiding water accumulation.