Novice Houseplant Enthusiast - Mouldy Roots ? in the Houseplants forum

Aug 24, 2016 7:22 AM CST

Thread OP

Hi,

Can someone please tell me if my Sathiphyllum has mouldy roots?

Thank you

Elena

Aug 24, 2016 8:01 AM CST

Name: Gene Staver
Portage WI 53901 (Zone 5a)

Looks like it. What does it smell like? Gene

Aug 24, 2016 8:19 AM CST

Thread OP

Hi Gene,

Thank you for your reply.

There isn't a smell mould, I just smalls like soil.

is there anything I can do to rid of the mould ?

Elena

Aug 24, 2016 9:11 AM CST

Name: Gene Staver
Portage WI 53901 (Zone 5a)

Get/wash all the dirt out of the root ball. Trim off about 1/2 of the roots (promotes growth.) Spray with a good Fungicide. Gene

Last edited by gasrocks Aug 24, 2016 9:11 AM

Aug 25, 2016 12:55 AM CST

Name: Gene Staver
Portage WI 53901 (Zone 5a)

I'd throw out the pot it used to be in or seriously bleach it. Gene

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