What to Do About Cyclamen Root Rot? Cause Analysis and Treatment Methods
Cyclamen is a flowering plant with relatively high ornamental value, and its planting area in our country is also relatively large. It is welcomed by many people, but when growing cyclamen, whether by large-scale growers or home growers, the phenomenon of cyclamen root rot can occur, seriously affecting the growth of cyclamen. So what causes cyclamen root rot? And how should it be remedied? Let's take a look together below!
I. Causes of Root Rot
1. Too much water
Although cyclamen has a certain demand for water during its growth process. But when we water, we must pay attention to controlling the amount of watering. If too much water is given, then the soil will remain in a water-saturated state. This causes the soil permeability to become poor, affecting the breathing of the cyclamen roots. Not only are they unable to effectively absorb nutrients and water, they are also easily harmed by many harmful gases. This causes the cyclamen roots to become waterlogged and rot, gradually leading to the phenomenon of root rot.
2. Improper topdressing
When we grow cyclamen, in order to meet the nutritional needs of cyclamen growth, topdressing work is naturally indispensable. The root of cyclamen is a bulb, so if the bulb grows poorly, then it is very unfavorable to the growth of the entire plant. When planting, if the bulb is buried too deep, then during topdressing it is very easy for the bulb to be covered by fertilizer, causing the fertilizer concentration to be too high and burning the roots, resulting in root rot and so on.
II. Treatment Methods
When it is discovered that cyclamen has root rot, the plant should be dug out promptly, and then the rotted parts should be cut off. Then some plant ash should be sprinkled on the wound to prevent the wound from becoming infected, and after the cut surface dries, it can be replanted. When replanting, pay attention to the permeability of the soil, so that the cyclamen roots can recover their growth as quickly as possible. And the amount of water and fertilizer should be appropriately reduced, to avoid water and fertilizer touching the rotted roots and causing rot again. If the rotted area is too large, then it has basically lost its remedial value and should be discarded promptly.
III. Preventive Measures
The measures to prevent cyclamen root rot mainly require everyone to suit the remedy to the case. Among them, the first thing to pay attention to is controlling the amount of water and fertilizer. When watering, do not pour water directly into the very center of the cyclamen plant, otherwise water is very likely to accumulate at the stem position. Water slowly along the edge of the flower pot, and the principle for watering should be no watering until dry. Then in summer, pay attention to doing a good job of shading and cooling. When topdressing, likewise focus on the watering method, pay attention to controlling the concentration, and prevent the root system from being burned by fertilizer.
The above is a brief introduction to how to remedy cyclamen root rot. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can be helpful to everyone!