cjr Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 just a quick question how do i tell if my plants have root rot thank you chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Clemens Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Which genera/species of plants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjr Posted February 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 cobra lily and Sarracenia purpurea venosa var burkii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flycatchers Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 just a quick question how do i tell if my plants have root rotthank you chris If the plants suffer root rot it will prevent water from entering the stem/growing point/leaves. So the pitchers will quickly shrivel up and look like the plant needs watering! bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjr Posted February 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 oo right well i think mine have died then the leaves on the plants are browen and crispy i thought they only went like that because they were dormant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Clemens Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 (edited) Some or all leaves may die back as you describe, if the rhizome has died or if they're subjected to exceptionally cold temperatures. Without direct physical examination it is difficult to absolutely determine fatal root-rot. It is best to wait until Spring, when conditions for growth return, before examining the rhizome to make a final determination. Edited February 5, 2011 by Joseph Clemens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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