Often white substances on the potting soil are just lime deposits.
But if the texture is soft, it is mold and you need to be careful with it.
Hobby gardeners have most likely discovered it many times, because white, fluffy-looking mold occasionally forms in domestic flower pots.
In order to finally get rid of it, simply removing the layer from the surface is often not enough.
Mold in the flower pot: You shouldn't do that
As soon as your potting soil is covered with a white substance, you must act quickly
as harmful mold spores spread into the air
.
In general, this applies to any mold that is in your home, such as on the walls in the bedroom.
When it comes to your plants, simply removing the top layer of soil is not enough.
This is because mold also penetrates deeper into the soil.
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The right way to deal with mold in flower pots
The online portal myHomebook suggests the following four steps to successfully combat mold:
Carry your pots outside so that no further spores spread inside.
Using gloves
, scrape the soil thoroughly from the root of the plant and the rim of the pot.
If the plant is acutely affected by mold, you should
discard the entire pot and throw the plant in the household waste
.
Otherwise it is sufficient to rinse the container with a brush and hot water.
Take out new soil and replant your plant.
You can reduce the chance of another infestation if you use mineral-rich soil.
It is also helpful to choose a pot that
has many or large drainage holes to avoid waterlogging
.
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How to prevent mold in the flower pot
Mold often forms
when you water plants too often
and then waterlogging occurs.
Therefore, try to find the right dosage and use high-quality soil with lots of minerals.
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