What about the rotten roots of preserved plum?

I. methods of prevention

1. Appropriate watering

Reason: wax plum is afraid of waterlogging, so once excessive watering can not be absorbed and lead to rotten roots, the soil is too moist or produce stagnant water, which will not only affect its growth, but also lead to root rot.

Solution: usually should be properly watered, when the basin soil is wet, do not water, it is best to keep the basin soil slightly dry, watering must be thoroughly, when the temperature is high, you can properly water more, in addition, appropriate drainage measures should be taken in time in the rainy season.

2. Rational fertilization

Reason: excessive fertilization or too high fertilizer concentration, there will be burning roots and fallen leaves, but also seriously affect its normal growth.

Solution: appropriate amount of fertilizer, it is not suitable to apply thick fertilizer, generally give it phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, nitrogen fertilizer should be less, the right amount of fertilization can help it grow better, but also contribute to flowering.

3. Adjust the temperature

Reason: if the culture environment temperature is low, its growth will slow down, its ability to absorb water and nutrients will also be weakened, it will rot because of stagnant water or fertilizer damage.

Solution: properly adjust the temperature, the temperature had better not be lower than-15 ℃, if the outdoor warmth is low, put it in the indoor maintenance in winter.

II. Salvage methods

After rotting the root, take it out of the basin soil in time, clean up the soil, then remove the rotten part with scissors and soak it with potassium permanganate to avoid secondary infection. Prepare the suitable soil and replant it.