Does anyone know any quick solutions for fixing a little ...
The leaves and plant itself seem to be mostly fine but when I pick up the pot, the bottom is a little wet and I can see a few bugs.
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@willow25 Hey Willow, the best way to deal with root rot is to take it out of the pot, inspect and remove any rotting bits. You can use a clean scissor, knife or shear. Then let the roots sit out and dry for a bit. I generally wrap some tissue around mine and gently squeeze to take out any additional moisture. Then give the remaining healthy roots a hydrogen peroxide solution Bath. One part of 3% peroxide and 3 parts of water. I leave mine in the solution for 30 mins to an hour. Make sure to keep the foliage away from the solution and only dunk the roots.
Once you take it out, repot the plant in fresh substrate and you’re good to go.
You can reuse the hydrogen peroxide solution and pour it in the infected soil to kill the tiny bugs. Although I mostly throw the infected potting mix away cause I don’t want to find out that one odd big survived and is back infecting my plants.
Hope this helps. happy growing!
Once you take it out, repot the plant in fresh substrate and you’re good to go.
You can reuse the hydrogen peroxide solution and pour it in the infected soil to kill the tiny bugs. Although I mostly throw the infected potting mix away cause I don’t want to find out that one odd big survived and is back infecting my plants.
Hope this helps. happy growing!
Great advice from @Plantoholic I agree 💯. I would only add that as a precaution(I am a nervous nelly) I would also treat the foliage just to be sure 😃 😊
@willow25 Hello 👋 and welcome to Greg, Willow.
How to Treat Root Rot
Once established, root rot is hard to treat. The best you can do is remove the parts of the plant that are dying (including the roots) and provide it with fresh soil. If the root rot is widespread and has affected the majority of the plant's roots and foliage, then the plant may be beyond saving. However, if the plant has any healthy roots left, it may be possible to rehabilitate it using the following steps.
Remove the Plant’s Soil and Inspect Its Roots.
Gently remove your plant from its pot and break away as much of the soil from the roots as possible. Inspect the roots and foliage of the plant and identify the rotting portions. Healthy roots are green or white and firm, rotting roots are brown and squishy or stringy.
Cut Away the Rotting Roots and Foliage
Using a pair of sharp pruning shears or scissors, gently remove the rotting portions of your plants roots and foliage. Be careful not to damage any of the healthy growth.
Repot With Fresh Soil
Once you have removed all of the dead or dying roots and foliage from your plant, it is time to repot the plant in fresh soil. Choose a pot with a drainage hole, and ensure that the fresh soil is the appropriate mix for your plant.
Root Rot Prevention
Ultimately, the best treatment for root rot is prevention and there are a few different ways that you can prevent an overwatering situation that may lead to root rot. First, ensure that you familiarize yourself with your plant’s specific watering and care needs. Some plants require significantly more water than others, so an appropriate amount of water for one plant may result in overwatering and root rot for another.
Indoor plants should also have appropriate drainage to prevent water from accumulating around the roots. The amount of drainage available to a plant is determined by two factors—the type of soil and the type of container. Different types of soil/soil mixtures have different degrees of drainage. For example, clay soil retains water very well and is considered to have poor drainage while sandy soil is considered very well-draining. The type of soil that you should use varies depending on the plant, so don’t just assume that sandy soil will work for every plant!
How to Treat Root Rot
Once established, root rot is hard to treat. The best you can do is remove the parts of the plant that are dying (including the roots) and provide it with fresh soil. If the root rot is widespread and has affected the majority of the plant's roots and foliage, then the plant may be beyond saving. However, if the plant has any healthy roots left, it may be possible to rehabilitate it using the following steps.
Remove the Plant’s Soil and Inspect Its Roots.
Gently remove your plant from its pot and break away as much of the soil from the roots as possible. Inspect the roots and foliage of the plant and identify the rotting portions. Healthy roots are green or white and firm, rotting roots are brown and squishy or stringy.
Cut Away the Rotting Roots and Foliage
Using a pair of sharp pruning shears or scissors, gently remove the rotting portions of your plants roots and foliage. Be careful not to damage any of the healthy growth.
Repot With Fresh Soil
Once you have removed all of the dead or dying roots and foliage from your plant, it is time to repot the plant in fresh soil. Choose a pot with a drainage hole, and ensure that the fresh soil is the appropriate mix for your plant.
Root Rot Prevention
Ultimately, the best treatment for root rot is prevention and there are a few different ways that you can prevent an overwatering situation that may lead to root rot. First, ensure that you familiarize yourself with your plant’s specific watering and care needs. Some plants require significantly more water than others, so an appropriate amount of water for one plant may result in overwatering and root rot for another.
Indoor plants should also have appropriate drainage to prevent water from accumulating around the roots. The amount of drainage available to a plant is determined by two factors—the type of soil and the type of container. Different types of soil/soil mixtures have different degrees of drainage. For example, clay soil retains water very well and is considered to have poor drainage while sandy soil is considered very well-draining. The type of soil that you should use varies depending on the plant, so don’t just assume that sandy soil will work for every plant!