Terug naar Pests, diseases and problems

I have this plant that I got a while back & for some reason, the pot… | Pests, diseases and problems | Planta-community

Mehgan C.

I have this plant that I got a while back & for some reason, the pot had molded & molded my windowsill. The mold count is already high in this apartment as it is so I figured maybe that’s what caused it. My question is, do I need to throw this pot away? If not, how do I get this stuff to completely go away. I always clean the outside of it when I refill the water but it ALWAYS comes back. I believe it’s terracotta too, I thought terracotta was supposed to be breathable?? The plant itself though is growing fine though!

Bijlage 1 van 4Bijlage 2 van 4Bijlage 3 van 4Bijlage 4 van 4
1 like 7 reacties

7 reacties

  1. SimplyAnita

    That’s mineral buildup, efflorescence. Comes out of the pores of the pot, harmless to the plant. You can scrub it

    2 likes
    • SimplyAnita

      Try using rainwater instead too

      0 likes
  2. Sunny

    Terracotta holds moisture. Fungus loves moisture. Wash off with warm soapy water. Treat with a fungicide, if needed.

    2 likes
  3. Phil

    It looks like the terracotta pot is an outer pot and a nursery pot inside. I would do a water vinegar soak for the outer pot. I do it with my terracotta pots to remove mineral deposits. Let it totally dry, maybe a couple days. Should kill any fungus and get rid of any mineral deposits.

    2 likes
    • Phil

      Terracotta is porous so if it’s an outer pot, it should only remain moist for a short time after you water. Are you pouring out the excess water that has drained out?

      1 like
  4. nick

    Mold issues in your apartment? I gotchu

    0 likes
    • nick

      This is super strong, just stained my black dress on accident with the splashback while using it. Definitely be careful with that. Works really well. I also wanna add obviously this aint abt the pot bc i worry this can definitely kill plants. It helps keep mold under control tho.

      Bijlage 1 van 1
      1 like