What should I do if the amaryllis roots are rotten and gone?

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1. Reasons

2. Treatment method

Although plants prefer flower soil with more moisture, overwatering will inhibit plant root respiration, leading to root rot. Applying too much fertilizer to the plant will cause the plant's soil to gradually compact, which will cause the excessive fertility of the soil to burn the plant's root system. The plant itself is relatively resistant to disease, but if a disease occurs, it is likely to cause root rot.

1. Reasons

1. Water

Although plants prefer flower soil with more moisture, do not water the plants frequently. Overwatering can inhibit plant root respiration, leading to root rot.

2. Fertilization

If Applying too much fertilizer to the plant will cause the soil of the plant to gradually become compacted, which will cause the excessive fertility of the soil to burn out the root system of the plant.

3. Insect pests

The plant itself is very resistant to diseases, and there is a small chance of being infected by the disease. However, if a disease occurs, it is likely to cause root rot.

2. Treatment method

1 After taking the plant roots out of the pot, use a knife to cut off the moldy areas in time to leave healthy roots.

2. You can buy a bottle of sterilizing water, dilute it with water, put the plants in it to soak and disinfect, and then take it to a cool place to dry.

3. Replace the flower pot and flower soil. Replant with some loose and breathable flower soil.

4. After replanting, remember to water less and use an appropriate amount of fertilizer.

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