Friday, April 6, 2018

How To Care For A Rot In 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.

Fungal infections causing rots are the primary causes of death of these plants. Any farm manager managing the growth of this endangered species must be very keen and observant when tending them. This will make it very easy for them to notice any abnormalities or rots within the caudex or the roots. A plant that is likely to have a rot always have a soft caudex or roots depending on the affected area.

The caretaker after noticing a rot should carefully remove all the rotten tissues on the caudex or the roots. They should ensure that no rotten part of the tissue is left on the plant. This will regulate the spread of the rot to other parts of the plant. If it is the root area affected by the rot, the caretaker should be extra careful when eliminating the rotten part to ensure they do not eliminate healthy tissues.

The manager should then soak the plant in a fungicide for close to half an hour after removing all the rotten tissues. The plant should soak for this duration of time to ensure that it absorbs as much fungicide as possible. This helps fight off any fungal infections in the plant. The farm manager should follow all the guidelines issued by the fungicide manufacturer when soaking the plant.

After this is done, the caretaker of the plants should soak the plant in a solution of root stimulators for another half an hour. The caretaker should ensure they use the most recommended root stimulant in the industry. This will allow the caudex enough root stimulants into its tissues. By doing this, the caretaker gives the plant nutrients needed to regenerate the dissected roots.

After completing these steps, the farm caretaker should the plant out of the solution and apply root stimulant powder on the lower tip of the caudex and the roots. This gives the plant additional nutrients for root regeneration. The caretaker should also cover the cut area with melted wax or agricultural wax. This prevents the spread of the rot further in the future.

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.

Closely monitoring the plant after reestablishment will ensure that the caretaker notices further spread of the rot. The reestablishment may take up to six months and sometimes even more. If the rot by any chance spreads further, the caretaker should ensure they do the entire cycle more carefully.




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