Yellow Leaves? Check the Roots Before You Cut the Stem
Yellow leaves on a soft succulent? Unpot first. Learn what healthy vs rotted roots look like, how far to cut, and when the cut face is ready for mix.
Root, Stem & Crown Rots
Treat and prevent root rot, stem rot, and fungal crown rot, including rot surgery and drying.
Fungus Gnats Don't Cause Root Rot, But Here's What Does
Fungus gnats don't rot succulent roots. They signal the wet soil that does. How to tell larval damage from fungal rot and treat both problems in one move.
Root Rot Emergency Repot Before You Lose the Plant
Dark soft roots, sour soil, or a mushy stem base mean root rot. Remove all old soil, cut rotted tissue, dry bare-root, and repot in fresh dry mix. No water yet.