How to remove white bloom on the soil in flower pots

Growing indoor plants is rarely associated with any difficulties – timely watering, fertilizing. This is where the main troubles end. But sometimes a white bloom appears on the soil in flower pots. This cannot be ignored, because this is a signal from the plant that it needs immediate help.

Main reasons

  • A lot of water. A large amount of moisture threatens salt deposits on the soil.
  • Not enough water. Mineral deposits remain when plants are not watered enough. So you need to find a middle ground.
  • Poor drainage or lack of it.
  • Unsettled water. Hard liquid forms limescale.
  • Dry air in the room is the cause of intensive evaporation of moisture and salinization of the soil.
  • A lot of fertilizers. The root system does not have time to absorb minerals.

How to remove white bloom

  1. First, remove all problematic soil from the pot, which reaches a depth of 2-2.5 cm.
  2. Clean the walls of the pot from white bloom. This is done using the abrasive side of a dishwashing sponge or brush.
  3. Add fresh soil.
  4. Change the watering regime, using only soft, settled water.
  5. Dense soil requires regular loosening, and the formation of a soil crust must not be allowed.

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