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Root Rot in Zantedeschia
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Zantedeschia aethiopica, commonly known as calla lily, is a striking perennial with large arrow-shaped foliage and elegant white spathe flowers surrounding a prominent yellow spadix
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Zantedeschia care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to root rot in Zantedeschia. Check each one as a potential cause.
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Water
Keep consistently moist; thrives in boggy soil or shallow water; reduce watering in dormancy
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Soil
Rich, organic, moisture-retentive soil; tolerates wet conditions better than most plants
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Humidity
High humidity; benefits from misting and thrives near water features
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Symptoms to look for in Zantedeschia
- 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 Zantedeschia
- fiber_manual_recordOverwatering
- fiber_manual_recordPoor drainage
- fiber_manual_recordFungal pathogens
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How to diagnose root rot in Zantedeschia
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 Zantedeschia
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 Zantedeschia
Always use pots with drainage holes. Allow soil to partially dry between waterings. Use well-draining compost.