What is black rot in succulent plants? How to deal with black rot in the roots of succulent plants

Succulents are a common plant in life. Because of their diverse shapes and small space, they are the first choice for many families to grow plants. However, when they are growing, they are found to turn black. So what is the cause of black rot in succulents? How to deal with black rot at the roots of succulents? Let's take a look.

What is black rot in succulent plants?

Succulent black rot is caused by the infection of wounds by the 'Fusarium' in the soil. Many people think that black rot is caused by excessive watering and high temperature and humidity. In fact, excessive watering and high temperature and humidity only provide bacteria with a good living environment and reproduction conditions. The 'Fusarium' in the soil has always existed in the soil and feeds on the tissues shed by the roots. However, once there is a wound in the root system of succulents, even a little bit, the 'Fusarium' will quickly enter the root tissue and parasitize, and spread upward with the absorption of the root system after watering. The infection speed is very fast!

How to deal with black rot in the roots of succulent plants

Succulent black rot is mainly caused by environmental factors and bacterial infection. Environmental factors include high air humidity, large temperature difference, and poor gout. Once black rot occurs, the effect of medication is generally poor. You can directly pull it out and dry it in the sun, or cut off the black rot area, dry it out and plant it again after new roots are grown! There is no other good way!

When is the best time to buy succulents?

For beginners, it is best to buy succulents in spring and autumn, because succulents in these two seasons are easy to grow and will not die from black rot and waterlogging like in summer, nor will they freeze to death due to overwatering like in winter.

Of course, experts buy succulents regardless of spring, summer, autumn or winter. In summer, they just need to water less of the succulents they have long admired, and in winter, they just need to water less of the succulents they have admired. The most important thing is that they are cheap! Succulent bosses are in a hurry to sell due to seasonal issues, and this price makes many experts become bargain hunters. In fact, the most important point in summer and winter maintenance is to water them well.