root rot on Pothos Manjula
Quick answer
If your Pothos Manjula has root rot, the most likely cause is: Pothos (Epipremnum aureum, the species that includes pothos manjula) is described as forgiving of most care mistakes, but cannot stand waterlogged soil; overwatering is the only serious mistake growers typically make, and freshly repotted plants are especially vulnerable because they appreciate somewhat dry conditions while recovering from the change. Peer-reviewed work on Epipremnum aureum names Rhizoctonia solani and Sclerotium rolfsii, soil-borne fungi that persist as vegetative mycelium and/or sclerotia, as the pathogens behind pothos root rot, drastically reducing root length, root fresh weight, and root dry weight of infected plants.
Start here:
- 1. Check the bottom of the pot to make sure the drainage holes are clear, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings, and never allow the base of the plant to sit in standing water.
- 2. If root rot has set in, propagate a few healthy stem tip cuttings, then dispose of the rotting plant and its soil, and thoroughly clean the container before using it to grow another houseplant.
Why Pothos Manjula gets root rot
pothos manjula
Pothos (Epipremnum aureum, the species that includes pothos manjula) is described as forgiving of most care mistakes, but cannot stand waterlogged soil; overwatering is the only serious mistake growers typically make, and freshly repotted plants are especially vulnerable because they appreciate somewhat dry conditions while recovering from the change. Peer-reviewed work on Epipremnum aureum names Rhizoctonia solani and Sclerotium rolfsii, soil-borne fungi that persist as vegetative mycelium and/or sclerotia, as the pathogens behind pothos root rot, drastically reducing root length, root fresh weight, and root dry weight of infected plants.
How to reverse root rot on Pothos Manjula
- 1
Check the bottom of the pot to make sure the drainage holes are clear, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings, and never allow the base of the plant to sit in standing water.
- 2
If root rot has set in, propagate a few healthy stem tip cuttings, then dispose of the rotting plant and its soil, and thoroughly clean the container before using it to grow another houseplant.
Keep root rot off this Pothos Manjula
Use a well-draining potting mix and a container with clear drainage holes; water only when the top of the soil has dried, especially right after repotting; and reduce watering frequency in winter.