warning
Overwatering in Mammillaria
symptoms
Symptoms
- fiber_manual_recordYellowing lower leaves
- fiber_manual_recordSoggy soil
- fiber_manual_recordAlgae or moss on soil surface
- fiber_manual_recordRoot rot
help
Causes
- fiber_manual_recordToo frequent watering
- fiber_manual_recordPoor drainage
- fiber_manual_recordWrong pot size
troubleshoot
How to Diagnose
Push finger 2 inches into soil. If wet, overwatering is occurring.
healing
Treatment
Allow to dry out completely. Check drainage holes. Remove rotted roots and repot.
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Prevention
Always check soil before watering. Use pots with drainage holes. Choose well-draining compost.