How to deal with the rotten roots of hybrid cymbidium

Cymbidium is a general term for a kind of orchid with large flowers. this kind of orchid is a hybrid. The flowers are large and gorgeous, and people like them very much. Although Cymbidium is a hybrid variety, improper breeding will also have some problems, such as rotten roots is one of the more serious. The following pro-agricultural network will introduce to you the treatment of the rotten roots of Cymbidium.

First, cut off the rotten roots

The first step is to cut off the rotten root of Cymbidium. First of all, the plants should be cleaned out of the soil and placed in a cool and ventilated place for one or two days. All the rotten roots that have blackened should be cut off, and the plant materials that lean against the rotten roots should be removed, leaving no hidden trouble. The reason for the rotten roots of Cymbidium is mostly due to overwatering or overfertilization, so it is necessary to stop watering and fertilizing as soon as it is found that the rotten roots of plants are rotten.

2. Disinfection

Soak the plant with 1000 times diluted potassium permanganate for about an hour, take it out, rinse it with clean water, and then place it in the sun for 2 hours, in order to disinfect the plant by exposure to potassium permanganate and sunlight.

Third, change the basin

After dealing with the above two steps, we should start to change the pot of Cymbidium, because there may be some unpredictable bacteria in the old pot, and then planted in the old pot may rot again. The requirements of the new basin are good air permeability and timely drainage. The bottom layer of the new basin can be padded with some gravel to enhance the drainage capacity. The old basin should be thoroughly washed and exposed in the temple for a few days before it can be used again.

IV. Daily management

After the replanting of Cymbidium, it is necessary to apply enough fixed root water, maintain in low light for more than 10 days, spray twice a day, do not fertilize before sprouting, and the amount of watering should be controlled. Due to the way of spraying, the amount of watering can be reduced appropriately.

The above is the more general treatment method of Cymbidium, which is sorted out by pro-agricultural network for you. Have you learned it? In fact, the cultivation of Cymbidium requires a certain process and patience, in which the seedling cultivation stage takes 2 to 3 years to enter the reproductive stage, so if you raise Cymbidium at home, you must treat it attentively!