sclerotium root rot on Pothos
Quick answer
If your Pothos has sclerotium root rot, the most likely cause is: Sclerotium rolfsii is a soil-borne fungal pathogen that produces cell wall degrading enzymes including pectate lyase, causing southern blight and root rot in houseplants; thrives in warm soil above 25°C with high moisture
Start here:
- 1. 1. Isolate infected plant immediately; remove all visible sclerotia (small tan resting bodies) from soil surface
- 2. 2. Apply 3000ppm thyme oil nanoemulsion as root soak for 30 minutes before repotting
Why Pothos gets sclerotium root rot
Epipremnum aureum
Sclerotium rolfsii is a soil-borne fungal pathogen that produces cell wall degrading enzymes including pectate lyase, causing southern blight and root rot in houseplants; thrives in warm soil above 25°C with high moisture
How to reverse sclerotium root rot on Pothos
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1. Isolate infected plant immediately; remove all visible sclerotia (small tan resting bodies) from soil surface
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2. Apply 3000ppm thyme oil nanoemulsion as root soak for 30 minutes before repotting
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3. Use well-draining soil mix with 30% perlite; ensure pot has multiple drainage holes
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4. Apply beneficial rhizobacteria (Bacillus subtilis) drench weekly for 3 weeks
Keep sclerotium root rot off this Pothos
Sterilize potting media before use; maintain ambient temperatures below 28°C; avoid mulching heavily around plant crowns where soil stays moist
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