Understanding Root Health

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[@deaconsmom2000]

Thank you! There's a recent trend in checking roots by removing the plant from the pot and then removing all traces of soil. Down to the shine, as I call it. Then, a week later, the plant owner is crying because "there's something wrong with my plant". This horrible habit also spills over to re-potting, which takes place multiple times a month. I don't know how it started, but I suspect "plant influencers". I'm forever telling people not to disturb the root ball unless you know there's a problem. I often ask if the soil smells foul and they think I'm insane.

[@Bubbless555]

I am very new to gardening and really appreciate this information! Thank you!

[@nvmisnvm]

I've just discovered your channel and im so happy i did! This is so helpful and entertaining :)

[@christopherwepener6863]

Excellent information. There are very few videos on KZbin that talk about this topic as well as you have. Thank you :)

[@davidlenz2002]

Laura Mas vor 3 Jahren I've just discovered your channel and im so happy i did! This is so helpful and entertaining :)

[@williamlau7179]

Delighted to watch and learn. All words are wisely said in short. Give u thumbs up.

[@reignyell3614]

Very informative and straightforward video.Thank you so much!

[@LogeesPlants]

You're very welcome!

[@dasledogg64]

Wonderful video, thank you so much for sharing. I see bonsai pots in the background. Do you sell bonsai? Bonsai lemon trees?

[@bonniehoke-scedrov4906]

This is my first time enjoying your KZbin channel. Great work! I’m looking forward to more great content from you. How do I use hydrogen peroxide to cure root rot in a potted fruit tree?

[@LogeesPlants]

Root rot is very difficult to reverse, unfortunately. There are a lot of recommendations on google for how to cure root rot. Not entirely sure what the success rates are for them though.

[@laurencemason964]

root trainers will make an even better root system as it stops the roots circling

[@AristonSparta]

Good video, thank you for showing multiple examples of what you are discussing.

[@Baltikev]

very good video. you covered the main issues of why a tree turns yellow , it was very helpful.

[@sanjeeva311076]

Good drainage and holes in the side of the pot

[@mgovs2019]

Hi! Thank you so much for these videos! I was wondering how you feel about pruning the roots of a plant (either while moving it to a larger pot, or just as maintenance when it has been in a 10-12" pot for a year or longer)? How do you usually go about pruning roots of container plants?

[@LogeesPlants]

Root pruning is very risky and we don't usually recommend it.

[@mwoods4608]

Can your soil have too much drainage? I'm thinking of making my own potting mix, but with caution

[@Allknowingkeith]

Great info. Are clay pots best for outdoor dry heat 100 degree heat?

[@LogeesPlants]

Root rot is a seasonal thing. If it is a plant that is susceptible to root disease, then you need to dry them down and keep them in a clay pot regardless of the temperature. Root rot occurs more in cooler temperatures. If it is a plant that is not susceptible to root rot, then you could try putting it in plastic with the high 100° of heat.

[@gwendolyncarter5668]

Very interesting, thanks so much!

[@niklashultkrantz7766]

Evertime I grown gardenia and lemon the plant died. I agree tricky to keep alive. I thought it might be that the ph value of the soil needs to be dialed in.

[@jesusmerchanreina5069]

what about plants, especially some fruit tree plants, do they have black roots as normal or are black roots always considered to be unhealthy?

[@mathusvaiaoga9787]

Hi there. What are your thoughts on air pruning pots?

[@mambokadzem4892]

I have two avacado plants one is a twin. The twin is my main concern. The edges of the leaves are brown, some leaves have yellow spots, some are faintly yellowing but holds up in colour. I had changed the soil and noticed that a lot of the root had was left back in the dirt as if it was chopped up. How can I save my plant , i have had it for two years now?

[@mimioverton4097]

Thank you so very much 🙏🏽

[@trippinballs101]

I spend about 1 hour with a heat gun pointed at those thin plastic pots then scalpel out a alternating mesh from the pot allowing plenty of oxygen for my bonsai

[@luisvera1155]

Thank you for this video. Could you do a video for wilted avocado trees what to do. Thank you

[@ytonly7294]

So so informative. Thank you!

[@LogeesPlants]

You are so welcome!

[@leeandrews4493]

When you said there were a few more that are sensitive. Did you mean cannab

[@katiebraithwaite6206]

What are the little green balls on the root system?

[@ohlamaria697]

You are very handsome and helpful. Thank you so much 💕

[@DANBOY89GYM]

So if I find the bottom wet and rotting should I not water until the bottom dries out or should I change the soil asap.

[@LogeesPlants]

Just give the soil a period of dryness. Doesn’t have to parched dry but nearly dry which is when a plant starts to show signs of wilt stress.

[@mokuho]

Thanks find a balance between dry and watering

[@buffaloindoorsplants]

Perfect nice tips.

[@GarageTrades]

Thank you, could I send you a picture of my Mayer lemon tree, not sure what going on with it?

[@LogeesPlants]

Of course! Please send your photo to [e-mail].

[@kingjames4886]

what's the best thing to do about a taproot that's kinda grown around on it's self and gotten all scrunched up?

[@LogeesPlants]

This is usually called "root girdling" and people usually have to cut off the smaller root that is strangling the main part, but only if it's affecting the growth.

[@mokuho]

Its posible restore broken roots?

[@Chunkylurker]

Gardenia 😍✨

[@evelyndouglas4602]

Helpful. 👍

[@mr.anderson9938]

You the man!

[@RobertLHockenhull]

Thank you

[@maysaraabdo5339]

I cannot find a solution to my issue. I have a potted lime tree it’s 2 feet tall I have had it for three years and I cannot get it to push growth. It gives limes and for the past year and a half, I have been picking the flowers to not allow it to fruit so it can push branches and leaves because it’s really light on leaves. Can you help?

[@LogeesPlants]

Absolutely! Could you possibly send a photo of your plant to us at [e-mail]? We'd be happy to try to assist you with this.

[@davidlenz2002]

Nice Erde

[@badazz07sti]

I'm very guilty of overwatering! I hate it.

[@Bluisman]

Apliquen Trichodermas

[@davidlenz2002]

Delighted to watch and learn. All words are wisely said in short. Give u thumbs up.