Mold on the potting soil: These tips will help remove the fungal lawn in the flower pot

Hobby gardeners should act as soon as white deposits form on the potting soil of the houseplant.

We reveal here how you can remove the mold.

In the first step, however, you should check whether it is actually mold.

Especially in areas with a high proportion of lime in the tap water, the white deposits can also be

dissolved minerals

.

These mainly settle on the potting soil when the water in the flower pot evaporates from the heating air.

The difference to the furry mold is that the mineral deposits are rather hard and crumbly.

You can

scrape

these off

with a shovel or spoon

.

But if it is a mushroom lawn, there are other methods.

Mold on the potting soil: How does it come about and is it harmful to health?

If the potting soil has a higher proportion of humus, it can never be ruled out that mold will form on it.

If mold growth gets out of hand, this indicates an imbalance, according to

My Beautiful Garden

.

In most cases, the

houseplant has been over-watered

.

If the potting soil is also provided with a high proportion of compost and black peat, the mold infestation is not far off.

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.

The mold on the potting soil is noticeable not only because of the unsightly picture, but also because of the musty smell.

Even if

not all mushrooms

are

classified as harmful

, the mold should be removed quickly.

People with respiratory problems in particular could suffer such an asthma attack.

This usually happens when the concentration of mold spores in the room air is particularly high.

Eliminate fungal lawn on the potting soil - with these tips

Take the plant pot outdoors and ventilate well to get rid of the musty smell.

Carefully scrape the potting soil off the houseplant

- remove as much old potting compost until only the root ball remains.

Wash the flower pot thoroughly

.

Ideally with a warm vinegar solution and a brush.

Now fill the pot with fresh potting soil and plant the houseplant again.

If necessary, add a little more network

sulfur 

to the flower pot to prevent new mold growth.

Also

clay granules 

can help to improve the irrigation of houseplant.

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.

Preventing Mold On The Potting Soil: You Can Do It

As indicated earlier, too much water supply can lead to rapid mold growth.

Drainage

helps to prevent this

. In combination with

high-quality potting soil

, you are already on the safe side. Also, be careful not to water too much. With a clear conscience, the houseplants can rather be watered less than too much. If you don't have a green thumb,

watering indicators

 can help. These indicate when the houseplant needs a new water supply. Alternatively, it is sufficient

to check

the

soil moisture with your finger

.

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