Why Green Moss Appeared in an Orchid Pot: Here's What Rule Was Broken
If green moss appears in an orchid pot, you need to take action, otherwise the situation may get worse.
This flower often causes trouble for indoor plant lovers: either the roots grow out of the pot, or the buds fall off for no reason, or the leaves look somehow wrong.
If moss is noticed in the pot, it is better not to ignore this sign. It usually appears in the warm season.
There are several reasons for its occurrence:
- overwatering;
- high humidity;
- too big pot;
- compacted soil.
With the appearance of moss, negative changes can occur. For example, the orchid withers, stops developing, dries up. In this case, the plant needs to be transplanted into new soil.
The main reason for the appearance of moss is abundant watering. The orchid does not like drought, but you should not flood the plant. Therefore, you should take care of drainage and drainage holes in the pot.
After replanting, the flower needs to be provided with diffused light. The pot does not necessarily have to be transparent. It can be replanted into a regular one.
