How to Fight Mold in a Flower Pot: Experienced Housewives Have Forgotten About This Problem

15.09.2024 13:46
Updated: 27.09.2024 21:06

Mold in a flowerpot with indoor plants is not such a rare occurrence, but it cannot be called an insoluble problem either.

However, the problem is not only aesthetic. The settled fungus can have a negative impact on the development of the plant.

Let's find out how experienced housewives combat mold in flower pots.

Where does mold come from?

Improper watering, lack of drainage and poor ventilation most often lead to the formation of mold.

It is believed that this problem is most pressing during the heating season.

Vinegar
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How to fight

One of the available means is apple cider vinegar, which copes with fungus and does not harm plants.

You will need only 1 teaspoon of 9% apple cider vinegar per 1 liter of water. The solution should be poured into a container with a sprayer, shaken vigorously and you can begin to treat the soil in the flowerpots.

Although the composition is considered safe for flowers, you should avoid getting the solution on leaves and flowers.

With the help of vinegar you can deal with mold in a few days.

Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor

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  1. Where does mold come from?
  2. How to fight