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Nina9

My soil seems to stay wet longer these days. It’s the Same miracle gro indoor potting plant soil I have used for a couple of years. I also add extra perlite. Has anybody had this experience? I have not been watering these plants. some plants are in full sun, others part sun. Our house is at 75degrees and like in the 40/50s percent humidity. I don’t remember this happening last year. In fact some of my pothos have been dripping water! I have put paper towels to absorb some moisture under the ones that have remained wet for a while. I am worried about root rot. 😐 thanks!

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  1. Dee

    I’ve been bottom watering and have noticed that I’m not needing to water as frequently since it’s really holding onto the moisture - same potting soil!

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    • Nina9

      Thanks! I also bottom water. So weird.

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    • Dee

      I’ve actually started just started using a homemade chunkier soil mix now so I can prevent the constantly wet soil

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  2. SuperNova

    Research Hydrated Lime, Coarse Grit and Compost

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  3. Missy

    I’m not very educated with my plants yet but I am crazy about them. I especially love my pathos plants I call them vine plants. Mine have always had tiny water droplets on the leaves hours after watering and the next day. I think they must drink up the water like a straw and share on down the line. It’s never been cause for me to be alarmed and they are growing like crazy.

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    • GreenLeaf

      The droplets are called Guttation. Essentially, its the plant getting rid of excess moisture and is 100% normal :)

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    • Missy

      Awesome thank you!

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    • Nina9

      Thank you

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