Root Pruning in LECA | How to Treat Root Rot

Опубликовано: 01 Сентябрь 2026
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Trimming back old dying roots is an important part of keeping your roots healthy! Try to only prune what you need to, and use hydrogen peroxide to sterilize any blackening areas.

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In this video we go over:
How to root prune
Removing Root Rot
Blackening Root Rot
Trimming Roots
Roots in LECA

0:00 Intro
0:14 Materials List
0:33 Root Rot on Monstera Thai Constellation
1:15 Importance of the Root Cap (calyptra)
2:05 Root Pruning Monstera
2:30 The Beginning of Root Rot
2:50 Look at your leaves to indicate root issues
3:30 Root Rot Treatment Hydrogen Peroxide
4:10 How Roots Branch
4:16 Pruning Air Roots Monstera

Music by Harris Heller, StreamBeats

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