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Root Rot in Corn Plant
How to identify and treat root rot in Corn Plant.
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Corn Plant care requirements
water
Water when the top 1-2 inches of soil are dry. Reduce watering in winter. Use distilled or filtered water if possible, as the plant is sensitive to fluoride and chlorine.
soil
Use well-draining potting mix, ideally a blend of peat moss, perlite, and bark. Ensure pots have drainage holes.
light
Bright, indirect light is optimal. Tolerates low light but growth slows significantly. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch leaves.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Corn Plant
- fiber_manual_recordBrown, mushy roots
- fiber_manual_recordWilting despite moist soil
- fiber_manual_recordYellowing leaves
- fiber_manual_recordFoul odour
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Common causes in Corn Plant
Caused by Pythium, Phytophthora, or Fusarium species in waterlogged conditions.
healing
How to treat root rot in Corn Plant
Remove plant, trim rotted roots, treat with hydrogen peroxide, repot in fresh well-draining soil.
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Preventing root rot in Corn Plant
Never overwater. Ensure drainage. Avoid compacted soil.