How to deal with the rotten roots of rhododendron

First, take out the plant

No matter whether the rotten roots of azaleas are serious or not, take it out of the pot soil first, and then wash its roots with clean water, so that you can see the rotten parts more quickly, and then deal with them accordingly. Be careful when cleaning. No new wounds.

2. Pruning rotten roots

After washing the rhododendron roots with water, cut off the rotten roots with sterilized scissors and soak them with potassium permanganate for about 30 minutes after pruning.

III. Change the basin soil

During soaking the roots of azaleas, clean up the old soil of the flowerpot, disinfect the flowerpot, put it in a ventilated place to dry, and then install suitable soil in the pot soil.

IV. Replanting

If you want to replant the soaked azaleas in the new potted soil, you should operate them carefully, pour the right amount of water after planting, and keep them in a ventilated and cool place. You don't have to fertilize them within a month, and you will be able to maintain them normally after about half a month. Soon it will take root again.

Usually control the amount of watering, do not let the basin soil produce stagnant water, fertilization should also be appropriate, do not apply high concentration fertilizer, so as not to burn roots, and pay attention to the prevention and control of root rot.