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Root Rot in Stipa Gigantea
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Stipa gigantea, known as giant feather grass or golden oats, is a spectacular tall ornamental grass that produces enormous, feathery flower heads up to 6 feet tall that shimmer golden in sunlight
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Stipa Gigantea care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to root rot in Stipa Gigantea. Check each one as a potential cause.
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Water
Low water needs once established; deeply drought-tolerant; water during establishment and extreme drought
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Soil
Well-draining, preferably sandy, gravelly, or loamy soil; intolerant of waterlogged conditions
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Humidity
Low to moderate humidity; dislikes humid, wet climates
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Symptoms to look for in Stipa Gigantea
- fiber_manual_recordBrown, mushy roots
- fiber_manual_recordYellowing leaves
- fiber_manual_recordWilting despite moist soil
- fiber_manual_recordFoul smell from soil
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Common causes in Stipa Gigantea
- fiber_manual_recordOverwatering
- fiber_manual_recordPoor drainage
- fiber_manual_recordFungal pathogens
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How to diagnose root rot in Stipa Gigantea
Remove plant from pot. Healthy roots are white/tan and firm. Rotted roots are brown/black and mushy.
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How to treat root rot in Stipa Gigantea
Trim all rotted roots with sterile scissors. Treat with hydrogen peroxide solution. Repot in fresh, well-draining soil.
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Preventing root rot in Stipa Gigantea
Always use pots with drainage holes. Allow soil to partially dry between waterings. Use well-draining compost.