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Why does white coating form in flower pots: there are two reasons
02.03.2023 21:37
Updated: 14.04.2023 10:40
Many housewives have noticed a white coating that has formed on the soil in a flower pot.
In rare cases, it may be mold. But more often, the problem is different. There are two key reasons for the formation of white plaque in a flower pot.
Hard water
With a high degree of probability, plaque forms when tap water is constantly used for irrigation. If there is no good filtration system, salts, lime, and chlorine will accumulate in the soil.
These components create unfavorable conditions for the flower. They dry out the soil and the plant itself, and impair the absorption of fertilizers.
For watering, it is better to use settled filtered water or take rain or melted water.
Excess of fertilizers
Meticulous gardeners do not leave their plants without attention for a single day. They constantly loosen the soil, water and fertilize more often than the instructions require.
Over-care often harms indoor plants. Overfeeding is harmful to flowers, especially violets. If a white coating forms on the soil, this is one of the signals that it is time to stop applying any fertilizers.
