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weird lines on violet pot
HI all,
I have an african violet potted in one of those special violet pots. White lines are forming on the exterior of the pot. The lines are fairly crusty, they look almost like salt and form a marble like pattern across the sides of the pot. I washed the lines off last night and they are already starting to reform. Any ideas what is causing these lines and what to do about it? TIA! Dave |
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weird lines on violet pot
I'd like to add that the plant has never looked healthier or produced as
many blooms as it is currently showing right now. The leaves are not wiliting, no spots, no yellowing, etc... The plant looks healthy, it's the pot that shows signs of foreign matter. Thanks again! Dave Dave wrote: HI all, I have an african violet potted in one of those special violet pots. White lines are forming on the exterior of the pot. The lines are fairly crusty, they look almost like salt and form a marble like pattern across the sides of the pot. I washed the lines off last night and they are already starting to reform. Any ideas what is causing these lines and what to do about it? TIA! Dave |
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weird lines on violet pot
I'd like to add that the plant has never looked healthier or produced as
many blooms as it is currently showing right now. The leaves are not wiliting, no spots, no yellowing, etc... The plant looks healthy, it's the pot that shows signs of foreign matter. Thanks again! Dave Dave wrote: HI all, I have an african violet potted in one of those special violet pots. White lines are forming on the exterior of the pot. The lines are fairly crusty, they look almost like salt and form a marble like pattern across the sides of the pot. I washed the lines off last night and they are already starting to reform. Any ideas what is causing these lines and what to do about it? TIA! Dave |
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weird lines on violet pot
Dave wrote: I'd like to add that the plant has never looked healthier or produced as many blooms as it is currently showing right now. The leaves are not wiliting, no spots, no yellowing, etc... The plant looks healthy, it's the pot that shows signs of foreign matter. Thanks again! Dave Dave wrote: HI all, I have an african violet potted in one of those special violet pots. White lines are forming on the exterior of the pot. The lines are fairly crusty, they look almost like salt and form a marble like pattern across the sides of the pot. I washed the lines off last night and they are already starting to reform. Any ideas what is causing these lines and what to do about it? TIA! Dave It's dissolved solids (salts, etc.) left behind when the water that seeps through the pot evaporates. It is quite common, especially with terra cotta pots, and there is nothing you can do about it. Some people, myself included, consider the residue to be somewhat attractive. |
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weird lines on violet pot
On Mon, 15 Mar 2004 01:31:07 GMT, Dave wrote:
HI all, I have an african violet potted in one of those special violet pots. White lines are forming on the exterior of the pot. The lines are fairly crusty, they look almost like salt and form a marble like pattern across the sides of the pot. I washed the lines off last night and they are already starting to reform. Any ideas what is causing these lines and what to do about it? TIA! Dave That is normal. I suspect your pot is porous clay, which is a good thing for the plant but bad about leaving salt lines. The salt is from the soil and fertilizers used. Personally, I would just let it be or place the pot in a wicker basket. The next time you repot, soak the pot in a bucket of water for a couple days. You can use vinegar to dissolve the salt on the empty pot, wet with soapless ammonia (violets hate acid) to neutralize the acid, then rinse. |
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weird lines on violet pot
On Mon, 15 Mar 2004 01:31:07 GMT, Dave wrote:
HI all, I have an african violet potted in one of those special violet pots. White lines are forming on the exterior of the pot. The lines are fairly crusty, they look almost like salt and form a marble like pattern across the sides of the pot. I washed the lines off last night and they are already starting to reform. Any ideas what is causing these lines and what to do about it? TIA! Dave That is normal. I suspect your pot is porous clay, which is a good thing for the plant but bad about leaving salt lines. The salt is from the soil and fertilizers used. Personally, I would just let it be or place the pot in a wicker basket. The next time you repot, soak the pot in a bucket of water for a couple days. You can use vinegar to dissolve the salt on the empty pot, wet with soapless ammonia (violets hate acid) to neutralize the acid, then rinse. |
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weird lines on violet pot
On Mon, 15 Mar 2004 01:31:07 GMT, Dave wrote:
HI all, I have an african violet potted in one of those special violet pots. White lines are forming on the exterior of the pot. The lines are fairly crusty, they look almost like salt and form a marble like pattern across the sides of the pot. I washed the lines off last night and they are already starting to reform. Any ideas what is causing these lines and what to do about it? TIA! Dave That is normal. I suspect your pot is porous clay, which is a good thing for the plant but bad about leaving salt lines. The salt is from the soil and fertilizers used. Personally, I would just let it be or place the pot in a wicker basket. The next time you repot, soak the pot in a bucket of water for a couple days. You can use vinegar to dissolve the salt on the empty pot, wet with soapless ammonia (violets hate acid) to neutralize the acid, then rinse. |
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weird lines on violet pot
On Mon, 15 Mar 2004 01:31:07 GMT, Dave wrote:
HI all, I have an african violet potted in one of those special violet pots. White lines are forming on the exterior of the pot. The lines are fairly crusty, they look almost like salt and form a marble like pattern across the sides of the pot. I washed the lines off last night and they are already starting to reform. Any ideas what is causing these lines and what to do about it? TIA! Dave That is normal. I suspect your pot is porous clay, which is a good thing for the plant but bad about leaving salt lines. The salt is from the soil and fertilizers used. Personally, I would just let it be or place the pot in a wicker basket. The next time you repot, soak the pot in a bucket of water for a couple days. You can use vinegar to dissolve the salt on the empty pot, wet with soapless ammonia (violets hate acid) to neutralize the acid, then rinse. |
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