Timely care plants, moderate watering and the use of high-quality soil will help maintain the health of plants and the comfort of your home.
This was reported by URA-Inform with reference to Aktualno.
Reasons for the appearance mold on the soil:
- Using poor quality water for irrigation.
- Overwatering or too frequent watering.
- Lack of drainage system or clogged drainage holes in the pot.
How to get rid of mold:
- Removing affected soil:
- Remove the top layer of soil where mold has appeared.
- Water the remaining soil with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.
- Add fresh soil enriched with charcoal and sand.
- Treat the added soil with a solution of “Fitosporin-M”.
- Complete soil replacement:
- Replant the plant in new soil, completely replacing the old soil.
- Before transplanting, treat the roots with a solution of “Fitosporin-M”.
- After transplanting, water the plant with the same solution.
- Plant care:
- Water only after the top layer of soil has dried out.
- Loosen the soil regularly to ensure air access to the roots.
Preventing mold:
- Ensuring drainage: Use pots with holes for water drainage. Place a drainage layer of expanded clay, crushed stone or sand on the bottom.
- High-quality soil: Choose soil with the addition of trichodermin and charcoal to prevent fungal diseases.
- Soil covering: Pour a layer of sand or expanded clay on the surface of the soil, which prevents the development of mold.
- Lighting: Make sure that the plants receive enough light, as mold does not like bright light.
- Feeding: Use an infusion of wood ash as a natural remedy for the prevention of fungal infections.
It will also be interesting to learn about a simple fragrance for a closet: things will smell expensive and chic.