Causes and treatment methods of rotten roots of tiger skin orchid

Tiger Pilan is a very common family potted foliage plant. The leaves of Tiger Pilan have gray-white and dark green markings, just like those of tigers. In addition, the whole plant is relatively tall and straight, looking very resolute and domineering. Hu Pilan as a highly adaptable foliage plant, many people have encountered rotting roots in the process of planting, what is the reason for this? What should I do after the tiger skin orchid has rotted roots? Next, the pro-agriculture network will explain it for you.

First, the reason for the rotting root of Tiger Pilan

Before introducing the treatment of the rotten roots of tiger skin orchid, let's introduce the reasons for the rotten roots of tiger skin orchid. Pro-agricultural network here summed up four points for your reference, if the tiger Pilan in your home has rotten roots, first of all, you can compare from these four points.

1. Too much watering

The root system of tiger orchid is underdeveloped and has fleshy roots, so it is often planted shallowly, while some flower friends are watered too much, and the water in the pot soil can not be volatilized in time, which leads to rotten roots over time.

two。 Unchanged soil

Tiger Pilan usually changes the soil every two years, if there is no soil for a long time, the nutrients in the soil are exhausted, and the air is scarce, hindering the breathing of the roots, which will cause rotting roots. In addition, long-term fertilization, fertilizer effect can not be completely volatile, will accumulate in the basin soil, seriously affecting the growth of roots.

3. Poor ventilation

Tiger Pilan does not require high lighting, but the environment must be well ventilated. If you are in a muggy state for a long time, the leaves can not absorb water, which will also affect your root growth.

4. Diseases and insect pests

In the process of growth, tiger skin orchid will be damaged by root rot and nematodes, resulting in root injury and rot.

Second, the treatment of the rotten root of Tiger Pilan.

Tiger Pilan which has rotten roots can be replanted in the pot. First of all, clean up the rotten part of the root, if possible, use carbendazim fungicide, or soak in 1000 times potassium permanganate solution for an hour, then rinse with clean water, then dry in a cool place and replant.

Third, the prevention method of the rotten root of tiger skin orchid

Knowing the reason for the rotten roots of Tiger Pilan, we have also found out how to prevent the rotten roots of Tiger Pilan, which are mainly the following two points:

1. Change the basin frequently

Tiger Pilan needs to change the basin every two years, change half of the new soil when changing the basin, and disinfect the soil in the sun or with fungicides. Select the soil rich in humus which is fertile and loose and has good drainage.

two。 Less watering

The growth of tiger skin orchid does not need more water to ensure that the soil in this basin is moist. If you do not know how much water is poured, you can use the immersion basin method to water, which can reduce the stagnant water in the basin. Reduce watering in winter.

The above is the relevant introduction about what to do about the rotten roots of Tiger Pilan prepared by the pro-agricultural network. I don't know if you have found that, in fact, in addition to the influence of diseases and insect pests, most of the reasons for the rotten roots are closely related to its growth habits. if we can fully understand the growth habits of Tiger Pilan before planting, we can greatly reduce the probability of rotting roots.