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Root Rot in Zantedeschia
How to identify and treat root rot in Zantedeschia.
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Zantedeschia care requirements
water
Keep consistently moist; thrives in boggy soil or shallow water; reduce watering in dormancy
soil
Rich, organic, moisture-retentive soil; tolerates wet conditions better than most plants
light
Full sun to part shade; requires at least 6 hours of sunlight for optimal flowering
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Zantedeschia
- 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 Zantedeschia
Caused by Pythium, Phytophthora, or Fusarium species in waterlogged conditions.
healing
How to treat root rot in Zantedeschia
Remove plant, trim rotted roots, treat with hydrogen peroxide, repot in fresh well-draining soil.
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Preventing root rot in Zantedeschia
Never overwater. Ensure drainage. Avoid compacted soil.