Why the soil in the pots of indoor plants is covered with a coating: not all gardeners know

Sometimes a white coating appears on the soil in pots.

In this article we will tell you what this means and what you can do about it.

Reasons for the appearance of plaque on the soil in pots

Often, insufficient air humidity causes the soil to dry out.

Therefore, white deposits in rooms with dry air are a common problem.

Another reason for plaque is the composition of the flower soil.

If the soil composition is heavy, it impedes the circulation of air and liquid.

However, most often the white coating is salts that protrude to the top of the soil.

For example, if there is a lot of sand in the soil, moisture rises to the surface, evaporates and leaves a white coating of salts.

Another reason for the appearance of white plaque may be an excess of fertilizers in the soil.

What to do if the ground is covered with a white coating

You need to remove the flower from the pot, wash its roots, treat it with a disinfectant, then replant it in a new pot with fresh soil.

The old soil is thrown away, and the pot in which the plant was located must be thoroughly rinsed and disinfected.
These actions will prevent the death of the plant.

Previously, we told you how to properly place orchids in the house.

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• 27 February 2024

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