Decayed root

[AussieBonsai]

Hi all.

I have, as per the attached photo, a root from a bougainvillea trunk which is rotten at the point of entering the soil. Am I right in that I should cut this out, carve back to clean wood further up, and apply paste, or would it not be recommended to use paste in an area around the trunk where moisture is high? There arent further signs of root rot, and so would it be suitable to let this die back naturally and seal over, or is this asking for trouble?

Many thanks!

 

[Cadillactaste]

Is the root soft? Or just damaged? It looks recently watered. Since there is wicking on the other root as well.

 

[AussieBonsai]

If I scrap back on the root, just below the soil, its green and healthy underneath, but the bark has died back for some reason

 

[Cadillactaste]

If I scrap back on the root, just below the soil, its green and healthy underneath, but the bark has died back for some reason

It isn't dead...so leave it.

 

[AussieBonsai]

A better photo

 

[AussieBonsai]

Ok, thanks!

It isn't dead...so leave it.