Pothos, as a popular houseplant, is popular for its elegant appearance and adaptability to the environment.
But pothos will also encounter some maintenance problems, such as rotten roots, and don't throw away the pothos after rotten roots, which are caused by overwatering, poor drainage or bacterial infection. Next, I will teach you how to revive the rotten pothos.
Pothos root rot, there will be a variety of conditions such as root blackening, stickiness, leaf yellowing, wilting, and slow or stagnant plant growth, after discovering these conditions, it is necessary to make a correct judgment to confirm that the pothos has rotten roots.
Remove the pothos from the pot and gently wash the roots to remove all the dirt, then carefully inspect the root system and use sterilized scissors to cut off any black, softened, or odorous diseased roots, making sure only healthy, firm roots remain.
After treating the rotten roots, you can use a fungicide to reduce bacterial or fungal infection, dilute the fungicide according to the instructions, soak the roots for a few minutes, and then let it dry.
Choose a new pot with good drainage and use new, well-drained soil to replant the treated pothos and make sure the soil is moist but not over-wet.
To prevent root rot from happening again, it is necessary to control the amount of watering, only when the top layer of the soil is dry, and make sure that the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot are unobstructed.
After replanting, closely observe the recovery of the plant, the newly grown roots should be white or yellowish, and the leaves should gradually regain their vitality.
Although the problem of root rot in pothos is tricky, it can be completely saved with timely identification and correct treatment.
It is important to maintain proper moisture and good drainage conditions to avoid the same problems in the future. Remember, the health of plants depends a lot on our daily care.