root rot on Platycerium Grande
Quick answer
If your Platycerium Grande has root rot, the most likely cause is: Platycerium grande kept in soggy compost develops root rot, a fungal infection of the roots that turns them soft and dark; the antler fronds then blacken at the base and the plant wilts even when freshly watered, because the decayed root mass can no longer move moisture into the foliage.
Start here:
- 1. Check your plant for root rot and remove any black and mushy roots before they spread
- 2. Don't water your plant for a few weeks, then return to a normal watering regime
Why Platycerium Grande gets root rot
Platycerium Grande
Platycerium grande kept in soggy compost develops root rot, a fungal infection of the roots that turns them soft and dark; the antler fronds then blacken at the base and the plant wilts even when freshly watered, because the decayed root mass can no longer move moisture into the foliage.
How to reverse root rot on Platycerium Grande
- 1
Check your plant for root rot and remove any black and mushy roots before they spread
- 2
Don't water your plant for a few weeks, then return to a normal watering regime
- 3
Keep the compost lightly moist at all times rather than waterlogged, and drip dry mounted plants before re-hanging
- 4
Mist your plant regularly with tepid water, especially if it is in a hot, dry room
Keep root rot off this Platycerium Grande
Water weekly if the plant is in a hot, dry room, or every 23 weeks if it is cool or humid; never let the compost sit waterlogged, because the fungal root infection that causes rot only takes hold when the root zone stays wet for too long.