Succulents Are Prone to Root Rot When It Rains a Lot in Spring - Here's How to Handle It Properly and Prevent Rot

Spring is the most important season for succulents. The best time to grow them plump and strong is right now, so you should check every single one in your home. If you find any that haven't grown for a long time, are in poor condition, or haven't recovered from winter frost damage, dig them all out, wash the roots, and replant them. At this point, don't worry about the vivid red colors of the Sedum varieties - growing them plump and healthy matters most.

Spring temperatures are fairly suitable for succulent growth, but it often rains, especially recently. Outdoor succulents frequently get rained on. Although spring rain isn't usually heavy, prolonged rain keeps the soil constantly moist, and succulents are still very prone to root rot. To keep succulents from rotting, here's what we can do.

Coal cinders are a great thing for planting succulents. They not only improve soil aeration but also contain many nutrients that supplement succulents. So when repotting succulents, you can add some in. If outdoor succulents will be exposed to long periods of rain, the granular soil in the mix should make up at least 80 percent or more.

Some flower enthusiasts ask: what should you do when a succulent gets root rot? Is it caused by too much water? Usually it's from overwatering, and also whether the soil is just plain garden soil with no aeration - it's probably a combination of reasons. If the soil is airy, excess water will drain away and won't waterlog the plant. In summer, succulents must not be watered much. Mine only get watered once every two weeks or more, and by soaking the pot rather than pouring water on the plant itself.

Excess water and fertilizer can both cause root rot. Use Husujiangjun together with Genshitong capsules as a root drench to effectively prevent and control rot disease. When a succulent gets root rot, you can pull it out, wash the roots, and cut away all the moldy parts. Step two: apply carbendazim to the wounds and moldy areas, then let them dry for about three days. Step three: re-root the treated succulent - you can let it sit at the mouth of a bottle with water below but not touching the roots to encourage rooting; or replant it in granular soil such as akadama or kanuma.

Step four: place the planted succulent, or the one at the bottle mouth, in a spot indoors with plenty of light, but not in direct harsh sunlight, and make sure there's good ventilation. Right after planting, don't water immediately; wait until it has rooted and gradually stabilized before watering. Next comes careful observation. If nothing goes wrong, it will re-root and grow in about one to three weeks. After rooting, don't rush to water. Succulents follow the principle of watering thoroughly only after the soil has dried out completely - they won't die of dryness. Just make sure the soil drains well.

When growing succulents outdoors, we need to consider many factors. After repotting, succulents should adapt indoors first, then be moved outside gradually. Right after moving them outdoors, try to keep them from getting rained on. Wait until they have adapted to the outdoor environment and can grow normally before letting them get rained on, and cover them promptly when it rains.

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