How can I save clivias with crown rot?
PlanterRic
18 years ago
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Comments (2)Nick, thanks. When I looked more closely, the stem was black all the way down, and the surviving roots' tips had turned black since they were trimmed during repotting in early May. Too bad. It was from Norman's 7 years ago, and was a lovely rose color w/ a yellow picotee. I haven't seen it available in years. Dtps. Sogo Melinda 'Caribbean Sunset' Sad to see it go, WC8...See MoreCrown Rot on Coreopsis; Worth Saving?
Comments (3)They don't like wet feet and this could be your problem. Any chance of transplanting to a gravely/sandy soil? Here is a link that might be useful: Propagating Perennials...See MoreCan I save this one - Crown Rot??
Comments (9)Under a hard spraying hose nozzle, get all the potting stuff off. Pull off any rotted roots or mush crown material, and see what you have left. Soak that in 10% bleach solution for about 20 min. Then plant in some fine bark in a pot that just barely has room for those roots, and water it. Don't keep it soggy wet, just moist. Before I knew about using bleach, I used a strong solution of Daconil fungicide. Sometimes these days, I do the beach, then a few days later water it with fungicide solution so I cover all the bases. Then, keep your fingers crossed and see what happens. ...or throw it on the driveway, preferably in the sun, and that should kill the bacteria/fungus or it will kill the hosta. It's a craps shoot. But actually very rewarding when one comes back from the dead so to speak. I have a few like that and they are a little more special because of all we have been through together. -Babka...See MoreHow can I save clivias with crown rot?
Comments (1)I haven't grown clivias, but I have used dilute bleach (10-30% solution of 5.25% household bleach) to deal with rot in bearded irises. I soak for about 20 minutes then rinse well. Hydrogen peroxide might be helpful also....See MorePlanterRic
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