What if the roots of the rich tree rot?

The wealth tree is also known as Malaba chestnut and Sino-American kapok, implying that raising this tree means making a fortune, so many people are willing to plant such a tree at home. In this fast-paced life, not everyone has so much time to take care of these plants, so they also get sick. Let's take a look at what to do if the roots of the tree rot!

Symptoms of rotting at the roots of a rich tree.

1. Leaf yellowing: the decay of the root of the rich tree will hinder the normal transport of nutrients and water, resulting in yellowing or even shedding of the leaves.

2. Bark shedding: sticky secretions and moldy white hairs appear where the roots of the rich trees rot, and the bark falls off nearby.

The reason for the rot of the root of the rich tree

1. Stagnant water in the basin: the rotten roots of rich trees are generally caused by stagnant water in the basin soil. There is too much water in the basin, the root is in a wet environment for a long time, breathing is blocked, and the root will become soft and rotten. There are two main causes of stagnant water in the basin. First, it is overwatered. Second, poor ventilation, too humid and stuffy.

2. The harm of diseases and insect pests: when the wealth tree is disturbed by diseases and insect pests, it will also lead to rotting roots. Due to the poor water quality and wet basin soil, it is easy to breed diseases and insects, nibble on the roots and cause rot. Common diseases and insect pests on rich trees are powdery mildew, root rot and root rot nematodes parasitic in the soil.

Prevention of Root decay of Rich Tree

1. Soil matrix: the soil matrix of the rich tree must have good air permeability, and the cultivation substrate with good air permeability can be prepared, such as medical pond mud, river sand, and retted sawdust mixed at 5:3:2, or mixed with mountain mud and river sand at 7:3, you can also go to the flower market to buy special horticultural nutrient soil and anti-rot and anti-corrosion root particles.

2. Look at the soil and water: the watering of the rich tree is an important link in the maintenance and management. the amount of water must be strictly controlled. it is found that when the soil turns white, it will be watered thoroughly. It doesn't need to be watered every day. It can be watered every five or six days at room temperature. It would rather be dry than wet. And usually should pay attention to the hygiene of the flowerpot, if the basin hole is blocked, should be dredged in time.

What if the roots of the rich tree rot?

1. Root treatment: when the leaves of the plant turn yellow and the bark becomes soft, the roots should be trimmed in time, and the yellowed leaves should be cut off, leaving only the bud eyes. Remove the woody stem, do not deal with the root system, and clean the soil at the bottom.

2. Clean up the roots: prune the roots, cut off the rotten part, and cut off all the messy roots directly if the rot is serious. If the stem also begins to rot, you need to remove the rotten part and turn it into a piece.

3. Cut into blocks: put the treated rhizome in methyl topiramate or potassium permanganate solution and soak for 24 hours. Or spray the wound with methamphetamine. Then dry in a cool and ventilated place and replant it.

4. Drug treatment: when the rich tree is active with root rot and other Pythium, it is sprayed with Pulek, carbendazim, Redomir or Plumarin, and the general effect is about two weeks. In addition, for the pests of rich trees, non-fumigating nematodes such as gram-line phosphorus, gram-line Dan, Milol, methamidophos and other non-fumigating nematodes can be used to kill insects.