root rot on Syngonium Podophyllum
Quick answer
If your Syngonium Podophyllum has root rot, the most likely cause is: Anaerobic bacterial breakdown of fibrous aroid roots due to chronic soil saturation or poor drainage. This often manifests as mushy black roots accompanied by a foul odor and sometimes a dripping brown liquid (bacterial ooze).
Start here:
- 1. Unpot immediately and rinse roots under lukewarm water to remove contaminated soil.
- 2. Prune all mushy, black roots using sterilized shears until only firm white tissue remains.
Why Syngonium Podophyllum gets root rot
Anaerobic bacterial breakdown of fibrous aroid roots due to chronic soil saturation or poor drainage. This often manifests as mushy black roots accompanied by a foul odor and sometimes a dripping brown liquid (bacterial ooze).
How to reverse root rot on Syngonium Podophyllum
- 1
Unpot immediately and rinse roots under lukewarm water to remove contaminated soil.
- 2
Prune all mushy, black roots using sterilized shears until only firm white tissue remains.
- 3
Reroot the remaining healthy stem cuttings in moist perlite or clean, aerated water (change every 2-3 days).
- 4
Repot in a chunky aroid mix (1:1:1 peat/coir, worm castings, pumice/bark) once new roots are 1-2 inches long.
Keep root rot off this Syngonium Podophyllum
Use well-draining pots and aroid-specific soil. Water only when the top 1-2 inches of soil are dry. Ensure good airflow around the base of the plant to prevent humidity stagnation in the root zone.