Why does the hosta always have root rot? How to remedy the root rot of the hosta?

Hosta is a common flower in life. Because of its high ornamental value and its ability to reduce swelling, detoxify and stop bleeding, many people will keep one or two pots of Hosta at home. However, the roots of Hosta will rot as time goes by. So why do Hosta roots always rot? How to remedy the root rot of Hosta? The following editor will explain them one by one, hoping to help you.

Why do hostas always have root rot?

Hosta likes moisture but cannot tolerate waterlogging. It tends to dry out in dry air, and its leaves turn yellow due to drought, and it grows slowly. However, excessive watering can cause tuber rot, yellow leaves, and even plant death.

Hosta should be planted in deep, fertile, well-drained, loose and breathable soil. When planted outdoors, avoid low-lying areas with stagnant water. If the soil is too compacted, the root system will grow poorly, and it will easily turn yellow and grow slowly.

Hosta likes fertilizer and water, and it is advisable to apply thin fertilizer frequently. Insufficient nutrients will cause the leaves to turn yellow and grow slowly. Applying concentrated fertilizer will damage the root system, causing dry tips, burned leaves, yellow leaves, etc.

How to remedy root rot in hosta

1. Cut off rotten roots

If you find that the hosta has root rot, you should immediately remove the hosta from the pot and trim the rotten roots. After trimming, disinfect the wound and then

Apply wood ash, and finally place the hosta in a cool place and wait for the wound to heal, which usually takes half a day.

2. Re-soil

After cutting off the rotten roots, you should also pour out all the potting soil of the original hosta and choose new soil for planting. Generally, you should choose loose soil that is relatively moist, breathable, and well-drained. It is best to choose peat, leaf humus, and mix it with river sand or perlite for maintenance.

3. Late maintenance of Hosta

After replanting the Jade Flower, the later maintenance is also very important! Water and fertilize less, water again after 3 days of planting, and dilute the fertilizer solution when fertilizing. Generally, fertilize once every 1 to 2 months. After about a month of replanting, you can see new roots of the Jade Flower.

Precautions for raising hosta

The pot soil of the hosta plant should be replaced every 1-2 years, and the new soil should be disinfected. The common disinfection method is to put the new soil in the sun. The vase can be selected according to the size of the plant's root system.

Hosta can be prone to diseases and insect pests due to improper maintenance. Once diseases and insect pests occur, they must be treated in time, otherwise it will be difficult to cure them over time. Diseases and insect pests are very harmful to plants. For detailed treatment methods, see the disease and insect pest control methods of Hosta.