Monday, May 11, 2009

My terracota flower pots are growing mould?

I have 3 plants in 3 different terracota pots: the thing is that just today I realised that the 3 of them have mould on the outside. The soil is not too wet, and the plants (indoor plants) seem to be doing fine. I water them as the label advised, and they are not drowned, but I have never seen mould on the outside of a pot before. Should I water them less?? Any other idea??

My terracota flower pots are growing mould?
ohh that sounds strange....i dont know the answer, but just bleech a cloth and wipe around to clear any germs that are lurking about in the meantime.
Reply:you defiantly have water somewhere, I wouldn't ask if I'm watering too much, but id rather you check the drainage in the bottom of the plant. In terracotta we always have relatively large pieces of pots to put in the bottom so the drainage hole doesn't get blocked. When too much water is trapped, it leaches and causes mold.
Reply:its not mouldy it is naturail ageing of the pots
Reply:very rare


just give the pots a good wipe down

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