Water is the source of life, but flooding the soil is much more dangerous than overdrying it. Excessive watering of indoor plants often causes their death. When flooding, air access to the roots stops. Deprived of the ability to breathe, they inevitably begin to rot. As a result, your pet, which has recently been pleasing to the eye, becomes lethargic, its stem is soft, and the leaves drop and turn yellow. Even potted soil can become moldy. The symptoms are very disturbing, but you can still try to save the plant.
Instructions
Step 1
First, remove the flooded plant from the pot. Remove soil residues from the roots, rinse and inspect them.
Step 2
The roots are firm and resilient You are in luck that the overflow of the plant has not yet led to irreversible consequences. Dry the roots with newspaper or paper towels. Plant the plant in a pot of fresh, slightly damp soil. If there is no new soil at hand, use the old one. Make sure it doesn't smell like rot or mold beforehand and dry it. Be sure to pour a layer of drainage (expanded clay, clay shards) on the bottom of the pot. To stimulate the root system, it is recommended to lightly dust it with root before planting the plant. Place the pot in a shaded area away from direct sunlight. Water very carefully only when the topsoil is a couple of centimeters deep. For resuscitation, it is recommended that the flooded plant be sprayed with Epin-extra once a week until complete recovery.
Step 3
Some roots have become soft, brown The process of root decay has already begun. Rinse the root system, trim away rotten roots with scissors or a sharp knife to healthy, dense tissue. To stop the decay process, it is recommended to treat the cut with a solution of potassium permanganate or sprinkle with crushed coal. Plant the plant in fresh or dry soil. Then proceed as described above.
Step 4
All roots are soft, brown This option is the most unpleasant - it will no longer be possible to save the plant. If possible, cut the cuttings, treat them with root roots and try to root them in a greenhouse (for example, under a plastic bottle).
