Saturday, April 7, 2018

How To Treat A Rot Observed On Growing Species Of Cycads For Sale

By Helen Graham


People believe that cycad plant species are the oldest plant species in the universe. This plant species is believed to be in existence for over a hundred million years ago when dinosaurs were still grazing on the earth surface. However, today many factors may cause these species to be extinct. Some of the major factors that may cause their extinction include climatic changes and poaching, illegal sale of the plant species and poor harvesting trade. This article will discuss how to treat a rot noticed among the planted species of cycads for sale.

Fungal infections causing rots are the primary causes of death of these plants. Any farm manager managing the growth of this endangered species must be very keen and observant when tending them. This will make it very easy for them to notice any abnormalities or rots within the caudex or the roots. A plant that is likely to have a rot always have a soft caudex or roots depending on the affected area.

There are several steps of treating this condition. Whenever the caretaker notices the rot, the first thing they should do is to dissect and remove the rotten area before even doing anything else. This ensures that the rot does not spread to other parts of the plant leading to its death. The caretaker should be very careful when removing the rotten part. The roots affected should be dissected individually up to the affected part.

The manager should then soak the plant in a fungicide for close to half an hour after removing all the rotten tissues. The plant should soak for this duration of time to ensure that it absorbs as much fungicide as possible. This helps fight off any fungal infections in the plant. The farm manager should follow all the guidelines issued by the fungicide manufacturer when soaking the plant.

After this is done, the caretaker of the plants should soak the plant in a solution of root stimulators for another half an hour. The caretaker should ensure they use the most recommended root stimulant in the industry. This will allow the caudex enough root stimulants into its tissues. By doing this, the caretaker gives the plant nutrients needed to regenerate the dissected roots.

After completing these steps, the farm caretaker should the plant out of the solution and apply root stimulant powder on the lower tip of the caudex and the roots. This gives the plant additional nutrients for root regeneration. The caretaker should also cover the cut area with melted wax or agricultural wax. This prevents the spread of the rot further in the future.

The manager should now reestablish the plant using coarse sand or pure pumice. Coarse sand has a low probability of harboring diseases and fungi that may affect the plant. The pure pumice guarantees that the planting media is free from any fungal or bacterial infections that may trigger a new rot. This ensures that the plant is a healthy and safe growing environment.

Closely monitoring the plant after reestablishment will ensure that the caretaker notices further spread of the rot. The reestablishment may take up to six months and sometimes even more. If the rot by any chance spreads further, the caretaker should ensure they do the entire cycle more carefully.




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