Causes of the whitening of potted soil Methods to solve the whitening of potted soil As part of home decoration, potted plants can not only beautify the environment, but also cultivate sentiment. During the maintenance process, many flower friends will encounter the problem of whitening of the soil, which not only affects the appearance, but may also endanger the health of potted plants. This article will provide you with a detailed analysis of the causes and solutions to the whitening of potted soil, and help you easily deal with this common problem. Reasons for the white soil in potted plants 1. Too much fertilizer During the fertilization process, if excessive fertilizer is used, the salt in the soil will be too high, which will cause the soil to turn white. This situation is especially obvious after fertilization.
2. Improper watering, frequent watering or uneven watering will cause the air in the soil to be squeezed out, leading to soil hardening, and then the soil becoming whitish.
3. Poor soil drainage If there are no drainage holes on the bottom of the potted plant or the drainage holes are blocked, the water cannot be drained in time, and the soil will be in a moist state for a long time, which will also cause the soil to turn white.
4. Soil aging As the use time increases, the organic matter in the soil gradually decreases, and the soil structure becomes loose, causing the soil to turn white. Methods to solve the problem of whitening soil in potted plants 1. Control the amount of fertilization and reasonable fertilization is the key to preventing soil whitening. When fertilizing, appropriate amounts of fertilization should be carried out according to the growth needs of plants and soil fertility to avoid excessive amounts.
2. Appropriate amount of watering should follow the principle of "seeing dry, seeing wet", that is, watering the soil surface after it is dry to keep the soil moist but not wet. Ensure even watering and avoid excessive local soil.
3. Improve soil drainage and check whether the drainage holes on the bottom of the basin are smooth. If there is a blockage, you can use toothpicks and other tools to remove it. You can choose potted soil with good air permeability to improve soil drainage capacity.
4. Replacement of soil When the soil ages seriously, new soil should be replaced. When replacing soil, special soil suitable for potted growth can be selected and appropriate amount of organic fertilizer can be added to improve the soil structure.
5. Regularly loosen the soil regularly can increase soil permeability and be conducive to the growth of plant root systems. When loosening the soil, be careful not to damage the root systems.
Graying soil in potted plants is a common problem, but as long as you understand the causes and adopt corresponding solutions, you can easily deal with it. By reasonable fertilization, proper watering, improving soil drainage, replacing soil and regularly loosening soil, you can make your potted plants grow healthily and glow with vitality.