Comment on My little guy I have had for 3 decades now.
Zwiebel@feddit.org 5 weeks ago
First time I hear of salt buildup in houseplants :o
Comment on My little guy I have had for 3 decades now.
Zwiebel@feddit.org 5 weeks ago
First time I hear of salt buildup in houseplants :o
The_v@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
Water + evaporation + water collection tray = salt buildup. Depending on the water source it can take decades or a few months. It’s one of the top reasons not to use softened water on houseplants. The addition of sodium can mess them up quickly.
It’s pretty easy to remove however. I haul the plant outside and run around 50 gallons through the pot in a day or so. You can do the same thing in a bathtub for smaller plants. After leaching the pot always fertilize the plant.