The molds in house plants and frequent stagnation of water in the pots are among the most common problems for those who love green at home. Even without having a green thumb, some precautions are enough to prevent them in a simple and natural way.
Daily habits influence much more than you think the health of plants. It is not luck or a mysterious talent, but of small aware gestures. Just observe carefully: that light smell of humidity near a vase, for example, could already be a first warning.
Before even looking for new tropical varieties or relying on miraculous fertilizers, it is better to ask simple questions. Do you water too much? The vase drain well? And where is the plant find exactly? Often it is precisely these apparently trivial details that determine the difference between a plant that thrives and one that slowly goes off. Sometimes you don’t need to do more, but do better. Observing, understanding and then acting calmly: this is the true secret of happy green in the house.
Wrong and stagnated watering in house plants: the most common mistake
One of the main reasons why mold or stagnation appear is a simple, but frequent inattention: you tend to give too much water. It happens almost by affection, thinking of doing the good of the plant, and instead the roots slowly suffocate. When the water remains too long in the saucer or in the soil, a perfect environment is created for the proliferation of mold. In addition to the bad smell, this weakens the plant and promotes radical rot.
So better to observe the ground before taking the watering can: if it is still humid to the touch, you can wait. And not all plants need the same amount of water: the fatty plants Or tropical varieties require very different rhythms.
Full sautés and wrong vases: here’s what to avoid
The container also plays a fundamental role. A vase without drainage holes is a trap for humidity. If you then use too deep a saucer, excess water remains trapped and becomes a “pond” for mold and bacteria.
To prevent stagnation and mold, it is better to:
- Use Vases with holes and not too high sauces
- Insert a layer of expanded clay
- Choose a draining soil, especially for plants such as Aloe, Sansevieria or Pothos
- Avoid too closed plastic materials: better terracotta or breathable ceramic vases
Sometimes it is really enough to change vase to give life to a suffering plant.
Mold and stagnation: attention to light, humidity and air circulation
The environmental conditions they affect how much water. A plant in a dark and not very ventilated corner is more subject to mold, even if it waters correctly.
Direct sunlight is useful, but be careful not to overdo it. The ideal is one filtered lightwith good air circulation And a controlled humidity. Some varieties, such as ferns or calathea, appreciate more humid, but always well -ventilated environments.
Those who keep the plants in the bathroom or kitchen should often ventilate the room and check that excessive condensation do not form.
Small signals not to be underestimated
When white or gray -gray spots begin to appear on the ground, or the surface becomes compact and “sticky”, it is good to intervene. Removing the surface layer immediately and replacing it with new soil is an effective first step.
Alternatively, you can sprinkle some cinnamon powderknown for its natural anti -infunity properties. Active carbon, mixed with the ground, also helps to maintain a healthier environment.
Finally, it is recommended to periodically rotate the vases To ensure balanced exposure to light and air, avoiding that “stagnant” areas form.
Treating the apartment plants does not require magical formulas, but attention to detail. It takes little to transform a humid and problematic environment into a luxuriant and welcoming space.
And every plant, after all, responds with gratitude to those who really know how to listen to it.
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