What is the cause of the old root rot of Strelitzia? How to remedy the old root rot of Strelitzia?

Strelitzia is a common flower in life. It is deeply loved by people because of its gorgeous flowers and high ornamental value. So what is the reason for the old root rot of Strelitzia? How to remedy the old root rot of Strelitzia? The following editor will explain them one by one, hoping to help you.

What is the cause of Strelitzia reginae root rot?

When planting an adult Strelitzia, it will definitely have the original soil clods, and some flower lovers prefer to remove the original soil and plant it bare-rooted. If this is the case, the consequence will be that after watering the roots, the roots will be separated from the soil (the adhesion between the roots and the soil is extremely poor), and the roots will not be 100% rooted in the soil. They cannot absorb water, which will manifest as curled leaves, withered leaves, etc. At this time, you may think that it is lack of water, but in fact, the separation of soil and roots is lack of water. If you water again, the roots will easily rot!

How to remedy the root rot of Strelitzia reginae

Cleaning the basin

Remove the Strelitzia from the potting soil, clean the dirt on the roots (wash away the dirt with water to minimize damage to the roots), and then rinse it with clean water.

Prune rotten roots

Use scissors to trim the rotten roots cleanly. It is best to cut the rotten area 0.5 cm wide. If conditions permit, the scissors can be disinfected with alcohol.

Sterilization

Soak the plants with pruned roots in a solution of carbendazim or potassium permanganate for disinfection, then take them out and dry them.

Repotting

Repot the treated Strelitzia reginae in a cool and ventilated place. If the soil is moist, no more watering is needed, and the amount of watering can be reduced. When repotting, add an appropriate amount of Yehong Guangshi microbial agent to the soil to prevent root burn or rot, and make the leaves dark green.

Is it better to buy Monstera or Strelitzia for home decoration?

I suggest you choose Monstera. Monstera can absorb carbon dioxide more than 5 times more than other flowers. It can also absorb other harmful substances in the air, improve the indoor environment, and increase the oxygen content. It is very suitable for display at home.