fungal infection on Echeveria
Quick answer
If your Echeveria has fungal infection, the most likely cause is: Fungal infections from poor drainage and overwatering lead to root rot. Filamentous fungi attack the stem base, progressing upward from the roots. Overwatered and underlit plants are most vulnerable.
Start here:
- 1. 1. Inspect plant for soft blackened base or matted fungal threads at soil level
- 2. 2. Remove plant from pot and wash roots with water
Why Echeveria gets fungal infection
Echeveria spp.
Fungal infections from poor drainage and overwatering lead to root rot. Filamentous fungi attack the stem base, progressing upward from the roots. Overwatered and underlit plants are most vulnerable.
How to reverse fungal infection on Echeveria
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1. Inspect plant for soft blackened base or matted fungal threads at soil level
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2. Remove plant from pot and wash roots with water
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3. Let roots dry in shade for several days to eliminate pests
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4. Apply copper or sulfur fungicide as preventative treatment
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5. Repot in fresh well-draining soil with good aeration
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6. Raise plant strength with ample sunlight and good ventilation to prevent recurrence
Keep fungal infection off this Echeveria
Use pots with drainage holes. Avoid overwatering — succulents need much less water than typical houseplants. Provide good ventilation and adequate sunlight.