What to do if Cymbidium orchid root rots

Placing a few pots of cymbidium orchids indoors can increase the oxygen content of the indoor air and improve the environment. Now the outdoor air is poor. Instead of buying an air purifier, it is better to choose to plant cymbidium orchids, which can cultivate sentiment and improve physical health. Sometimes the roots of cymbidium orchids will rot. So what should I do if the roots of cymbidium orchids rot?

What to do if Cymbidium orchid root rots

1. The reason why Cymbidium orchids have rotten roots : soil

If the soil for growing cymbidium orchids is not fully decomposed, it will generate heat. If the overly rotten soil is used to grow cymbidium orchids, it will make it difficult for water to evaporate and the air permeability will become poor. Therefore, the cymbidium orchids in this case will easily rot their roots and bacteria will easily erode the leaves and rhizomes.

2. Causes of Cymbidium root rot - fertilization

Too much fertilizer or too high heat can burn the cymbidium and cause root rot. Too much water or too much soil moisture can also cause difficulty breathing and root rot. At the same time, bacteria will multiply faster in a high temperature environment, so bacteria will enter and cause root rot.

3. What to do if the roots of Cymbidium orchid rot

Take the rotten cymbidium orchid out of the pot, remove the outer soil, and rinse with water. Then use scissors to cut off the rotten roots, soak the roots in 0.1% potassium permanganate solution for 5 minutes , and then add carbendazim to dry in a cool environment.