How to disinfect the rotten roots of the iron tree?

The iron tree not only has a stout pile in the rhizome, but also has a well-developed root system. Generally, we need to prepare a large flowerpot for its cultivation. However, the iron tree is more resistant to drought and is afraid of waterlogging, and it is easy to cause rotten roots when overwatered. When we encounter rotten roots, we should take remedial measures in time. The plant is usually removed from the original pot, then trimmed, sterilized, dried and then planted in the new pot and new soil.

Iron tree must deal with the root wound after root trimming, otherwise it is easy to get wound infection after direct contact with water, which makes the phenomenon of rotting root more and more serious. Generally, we need to sterilize and disinfect the wound to avoid infection, because after putting on the basin, we usually need to pour root water to ensure survival. So, how to disinfect the rotten roots of the iron tree?

The root system of the iron tree is very well developed. after it comes out of the basin and gets rid of the soil, we can see a large area of root system. This is why we need to use large pots and deep pots to plant potted plants, mainly so that their roots can get enough space to distribute and extend. And look carefully, the normal root system of the iron tree is milky white, the root system that grows poorly or appears morbid is yellow, and the rotten root and rotten root are often black.

Therefore, after pruning the rotten roots of the iron tree, the original should try to retain the milky healthy roots and cut off other bad roots, especially the black rotting roots, before they can be sterilized and disinfected. The common disinfectants commonly used after root damage in many flowers and plants are usually carbendazim or potassium permanganate solution. And because the roots of the iron tree usually grow many and stout, but also very long.

In this case, if you use carbendazim or potassium permanganate solution with water to soak the root, the dosage is often very large. From an economical and applicable point of view, it is generally recommended to use plant ash to sterilize. We can apply plant ash directly to the root wound and apply a layer of plant ash to cover the wound. Then put it aside to dry for a period of time, wait for the wound to coagulate and dry or heal, and then plant it in a pot with plain sand and pour root water to slow down the seedlings.

Time: 2019-05-26 Click: