Succulent plant root cleaning (illustration)

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Spring is the growing season for succulents. The newly purchased succulents may have insect eggs and molds stuck to the roots, leaves and other places of the succulents. If they are not cleaned and planted directly, they will be brought into the family. Environment.

Root treatment process

Tools

Spatula, tweezers, scissors, brush, small flat plate, carbendazim solution

Steps

1. Tap the flowerpot gently.

2. Insert the tweezers (or spatula) from the edge of the flower pot.

3. Push out the succulents from the bottom up.

4. Gently remove all soil from the roots with your hands.

5. Use scissors to cut off all old roots and dead leaves.

6. Focus on checking the root system and the back of the leaves. If there are bugs, use a small brush (or tweezers) to sweep them away.

7. Dilute the carbendazim solution 1:1000.

8. Soak the succulent. Regardless of whether there are pests or diseases, it is best to soak them with carbendazim, which can strengthen the body of the succulents.

9. Wipe clean with cotton balls.

10. Dry the succulent. Succulents placed in pots without drying are prone to becoming weak and sick. It is best to place them in a well-ventilated, dry place away from direct sunlight.

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