root rot on Senecio
Quick answer
If your Senecio has root rot, the most likely cause is: Senecio haworthii and S. rowleyanus are succulents that store moisture in plump leaves and shallow roots evolved for dry, low-rainfall habitats, so when watering continues during hot, humid summer weather the substrate stays wet, the crown rots, and stems collapse before the plant can draw on its stored water.
Start here:
- 1. Cut back watering during summer dormancy so the substrate dries between drinks and the crown is no longer sitting in moisture.
- 2. Move the plant into a well-ventilated spot during hot, humid weather so leaves and stems dry quickly after watering and airflow prevents stagnant water at the base.
Why Senecio gets root rot
Senecio
Senecio haworthii and S. rowleyanus are succulents that store moisture in plump leaves and shallow roots evolved for dry, low-rainfall habitats, so when watering continues during hot, humid summer weather the substrate stays wet, the crown rots, and stems collapse before the plant can draw on its stored water.
How to reverse root rot on Senecio
- 1
Cut back watering during summer dormancy so the substrate dries between drinks and the crown is no longer sitting in moisture.
- 2
Move the plant into a well-ventilated spot during hot, humid weather so leaves and stems dry quickly after watering and airflow prevents stagnant water at the base.
Keep root rot off this Senecio
Keep senecio in a bright, well-ventilated spot with a fast-draining cactus mix; let the medium dry before watering and never let the crown sit in damp compost through the summer heat.