I need some help with this plant I’m having hard time wit...
I need some help with this plant I’m having hard time with the I call it bottom trunks there is a piece that is kind of soft I’m trying to save this tree can I remove something part of trunk or something I will try add pictures I am gonna get the membership next month or end of this month
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@WillRemotesedge Yes, the soft and brownish part can and should be removed if it is rotting, but success depends on how far the rot has spread into the main base. Opinions are mixed on regarding whether a severely rotted base can always recover, but gardeners generally agree that eliminating infected tissue is the necessary first step. How to Treat and Remove RotClean your tools: Wipe a sharp knife or pair of pruning shears with rubbing alcohol before cutting to stop bacteria or fungus from spreading.Cut away the mush: Slice away all soft, brown, or mushy tissue on the roots or lower trunk. Keep cutting until you see clean, solid, whitish-green or green wood underneath. Check the damage: If the entire thick tuberous base is soft and hollow all the way through, the plant unfortunately cannot survive. If healthy, firm tissue remains above the rot, the tree has a good chance to heal. Repotting and Recovery Steps Clear old soil: Gently brush or rinse away the old, wet soil from the remaining root system.Use fresh substrate: Repot the plant into a fresh, fast-draining bonsai or houseplant soil mix containing perlite or bark.Adjust water: Water sparingly until new growth appears, allowing the top couple of inches of soil to dry out completely between waterings to prevent the rot from returning.
