Root rot?
Will a plant with root rot recover if you do not cut off the part that has rotten? I trimmed some of the bad roots, but I'm worried the roots have bite than I thought. BUT, I don't want to disturb him anymore than he has been... he's not perking up and has now lost 2 leaves... I cut the top leaf off because I could tell it was dead. #help #ficusgang #rootrot
1ft to light, direct
6” pot without drainage
Last watered 3 years ago
5
I have often just left my plant alone if it has root rot, most have recovered well without needing a repot or trimming BUT you must wait for the soil to completely dry out and be very careful with watering after. It will take some time for your plant to regrow new roots, so you’ll have to be patient, she won’t be looking good for a few weeks/months but can definitely spring back. Good luck 🤞
I have to tell you. I had this exact plant with BAD root root from seller. I took off all the soil and cut ALL root rot and It didn't leave much root left but I didn't give up All the leaves went limp for about 6 weeks but I just kept taking care of itand it bounced back. When I started giving it direct light after a few weeks of rehab it started growing new leafs and now it's full . Forgot to mention I did cut back alot of rotten leafs so when it rehabbing I think it only had 4 or 5 leafs. Don't give up. There is a way. Good luck to you my friend.
@HoyaAddict @SilkyDuranta
I am attempting to rehab for a friend. It had bad spider mites and centipedes. In effort to get rid of those, the soil got too wet rinsing the leaves. So I took at and rinsed off 95% of the dirt and put it in well draining soil. Since then I cut the top leaf that wasn't unfurled at all and two leaves have fallen off.
Oh, I skipped the first watering.
I am attempting to rehab for a friend. It had bad spider mites and centipedes. In effort to get rid of those, the soil got too wet rinsing the leaves. So I took at and rinsed off 95% of the dirt and put it in well draining soil. Since then I cut the top leaf that wasn't unfurled at all and two leaves have fallen off.
Oh, I skipped the first watering.
@Momster
Here is what I found on how to deal with root rot.
Once root rot is identified, you must determine if the plant can be saved. If the entire root system has already become mushy, it is too late to save the plant. However, if some healthy, white, firm roots exist, try to bring the plant back to good health by replanting in fresh soil with good drainage.
Prepare plants for replanting by cleaning the roots gently under running water and removing all brown, mushy roots with a sharp pair of scissors. Cut the healthy root just above the damaged area. Work quickly to replant within a few hours. After all roots are pruned, sterilize the scissors with a solution of 1 part bleach to 3 parts water to avoid spreading fungal spores to other plants or soil.
Here is what I found on how to deal with root rot.
Once root rot is identified, you must determine if the plant can be saved. If the entire root system has already become mushy, it is too late to save the plant. However, if some healthy, white, firm roots exist, try to bring the plant back to good health by replanting in fresh soil with good drainage.
Prepare plants for replanting by cleaning the roots gently under running water and removing all brown, mushy roots with a sharp pair of scissors. Cut the healthy root just above the damaged area. Work quickly to replant within a few hours. After all roots are pruned, sterilize the scissors with a solution of 1 part bleach to 3 parts water to avoid spreading fungal spores to other plants or soil.