Friday, April 6, 2018

How To Treat A Rot Observed On Growing Species Of Cycads For Sale

By Helen Graham


Cycad plants are among the universe oldest plant species. They are rumored to be existent since the era of dinosaurs around a hundred million years ago. It is believed that this plant species was the main source of food for the herbivorous dinosaurs. These species are always evergreen, thus can be used as a compound or indoor decoration. It is very important to preserve this species because of its heritage and uniqueness. This article will look into the essential information you need to know about caring for a rot noticed in grown species of cycads for sale.

Commercial plantations may be affected by rot that may be caused by fungal infections. This may cause the death of the plant if not noticed in early stages of the rot when remedy can still be done. The caretaker of the plantation should be a great observer to notice the rot at a very early stage. The rot can be noticed with a black color on the caudex or the root that appears to be soft.

The farm manager upon noticing such a scenario should ensure they isolate the plant and carefully remove the affected tissues. The affected areas normally have a black color. If it is the root area that has been affected by the rot, the manager should carefully cut the affected parts of the roots individually up to the healthy part. They should only remove the affected part and leave the healthy ones.

After effectively removing the rotten tissue, the caretaker should take the plant and soak it a solution of recommended fungicide that does not have any side effects on the plant for thirty minutes. The cut area should be completely immersed in the solution. This will ensure that the plant absorbs enough fungicide to eliminate any residue fungal infections, especially around the rotted area.

The farm manager must then take the plant and soak it in a solution of root stimulants for another close to half an hour. This solution is very effective in stimulating root growth, and the plant is soaked into this solution to absorb as much as possible. This solution also helps in tissue regeneration and growth of secondary roots.

The next step the caretaker must take is sprinkling the base of the caudex and the roots with root stimulant powder and sealing the cuts with agricultural tar or melted wax. This ensures that the cut section remains clean until it heals to avoid future rot.

The manager should now reestablish the plant using coarse sand or pure pumice. Coarse sand has a low probability of harboring diseases and fungi that may affect the plant. The pure pumice guarantees that the planting media is free from any fungal or bacterial infections that may trigger a new rot. This ensures that the plant is a healthy and safe growing environment.

It will take between three to six months for the plant to be reestablished, and in some cases, it may take even longer. The caretaker should monitor the plant regularly to determine whether the rotten tissue progresses. If it does, they should repeat the cycle.




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