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HELP! Something is growing on the terracotta Pot!

DaliaDalia Posts: 16
in Problem solving

Hello All,

I have transferred my little avocado plant onto a new terracotta pot (that I have washed and scrubbed before planting) a few days ago.  Now, after its been planted I found this white mildew-like growth all over the pot.  

Does anybody know what this is?

And how can I remedy the situation?

Looking forward to your responses! 

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Thank you,

Dalia

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  • DaliaDalia Posts: 16

    Thank you Pansyface!  It makes sense now that I think about it.

    Have a nice day!

  • Busy-LizzieBusy-Lizzie Posts: 24,032

    I can confirm what pansyface says. Big old terracotta pots in gardens often have that white deposit on them. A lot of people like them like that, gives them an antique character look.

    Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
  • Steve 309Steve 309 Posts: 2,753

    There was a thread about this a couple of weeks ago - which I can't seem to find now - in which we concluded the same.  BUT this looks different image

  • Busy-LizzieBusy-Lizzie Posts: 24,032

    This is the other thread http://www.gardenersworld.com/forum/problem-solving/removing-mould-on-plant-pots/854525.html 

    Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,140

    I think it looks different because it's 'new' - as it spreads it will look more like the weathered pots.


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • DaliaDalia Posts: 16

    Thanks every body for your responses!

  • DaliaDalia Posts: 16
    Hello Philippa,



    Thank you for that good advice.. I will repot it in a smaller pot now.

    Have a nice day!
  • DaliaDalia Posts: 16

    Hello Edd!

    I have been meaning to trim the stem down based on the 12 inch rule, however, I have been procrastinating it, as it is a scary thing to do for a beginner planter!

    I will go ahead and do that today!

    Thanks again for your continued support! Much appreciated!

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