fungal rot on Cacti And Succulents
Quick answer
If your Cacti And Succulents has fungal rot, the most likely cause is: Fungal rot (Fusarium, Phytophthora spp.) attacks cacti when plants are stressed from overwatering, root damage during dormancy re-potting, or trauma; tissue turns mushy and decays rapidly.
Start here:
- 1. 1. Never re-pot during dormancy (October-March) — root damage combined with slow metabolism invites fungal invasion
- 2. 2. Cut away decaying roots, drench remaining root mass with Benlate+ActiveX fungicide
Why Cacti And Succulents gets fungal rot
Fungal rot (Fusarium, Phytophthora spp.) attacks cacti when plants are stressed from overwatering, root damage during dormancy re-potting, or trauma; tissue turns mushy and decays rapidly.
How to reverse fungal rot on Cacti And Succulents
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1. Never re-pot during dormancy (October-March) — root damage combined with slow metabolism invites fungal invasion
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2. Cut away decaying roots, drench remaining root mass with Benlate+ActiveX fungicide
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3. Pot in 50/50 sand/cactus compost or pure sand, keep at 20°C minimum until healthy new roots establish
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4. Allow cut surfaces to callous 1-2 weeks before re-potting; apply Keriroot hormone rooting powder to prevent secondary rot
Keep fungal rot off this Cacti And Succulents
Never re-pot October-March dormant period; avoid overwatering; allow soil to dry between waterings; use free-draining soil.