How to deal with root rot of hairy crab claw orchid How to deal with root rot of hairy crab claw orchid

The hairy crab claw orchid is a very beautiful ornamental plant. It has emerald green leaves and brightly colored flowers. It is most suitable for indoor potted cultivation. However, many people will experience root rot when cultivating the hairy crab claw orchid, and in severe cases, it will die. What is the original cause? What should I do if the hairy crab claw orchid has root rot? I will write down the treatment method of hairy crab claw orchid root rot in a while. Friends who like this flower can focus on it.

How to deal with root rot of hairy crab claw orchid How to deal with root rot of hairy crab claw orchid

1. Regulate water supply

Root rot during the cultivation of Christmas cactus is likely caused by improper watering. If the soil is not completely dry before watering or the soil has poor drainage, the water content of the potting soil will be too high, and the Christmas cactus will have root rot. The best way to deal with it is to increase the drainage of the soil while reducing the water supply.

2. Adjust fertilizer concentration

The root rot of Christmas cactus is also closely related to the fertilizer applied. Usually, you should choose dilute liquid fertilizer when fertilizing Christmas cactus. If the fertilizer concentration is too high, the roots of Christmas cactus will be burned and root rot will occur. Everyone must know that Christmas cactus is a plant that does not like fertilizer, especially concentrated fertilizer. If improper fertilization causes root rot, you need to loosen the soil in time or replace part of the potting soil, and also water it in time.

3. Remove the rotten roots of the hairy crab claw orchid

If the roots of the Christmas cactus you grow normally have rotten roots and the symptoms are severe, you need to remove the rotten parts in time, then place it in a ventilated place to dry for one to two days, then replant it in the pot and place it in a ventilated place. Do not water it for three to five days, and it will generally grow new roots after ten days.