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The best time to repot potted plants is between February and April. This is when they are in a vegetative state. Some can stand in one soil for two years, but flowers such as herbaceous plant, ficus or monstera need to be repotted once a year. It happens, however, that when repotting we notice mold in the pot. How to fight it?
Why does mold form in the pot? There are 3 reasons
Initially, mold appears in several places, but if we do not react in time, it will quickly spread throughout the pot. The appearance of mold is favored by excessive soil moisture, low access to light and high air humidity. If the windows in your apartment are often fogged up, it means that there is a lot of moisture in your apartment. It is worth getting vents that allow fresh air to flow from the outside. Also pay attention to the pots you keep them in. If they are placed in casings without a drainage hole, excess water cannot drain freely. These are ideal conditions for mold growth.
How to get rid of mold from a pot? A simple home remedy
Cinnamon is great for fighting mold in pots. One teaspoon of spice is enough to get rid of mushrooms for good. Sprinkle the bottom of the pot with cinnamon before you put the plant in it. The spice has antifungal, antiviral and antibacterial properties. In addition, it protects the flowers from rotting. During the heating season, you can also sprinkle it on top of the ground. Thanks to this, mold will not attack the plant, even if it appears in the apartment due to excessive air humidity. Garlic has a similar effect. Cut its cloves into smaller pieces and stick them into the ground. The mold problem will disappear quickly.
Source: Gazeta
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