Causes of Fungi in Flowerpots
Even if we are used to mushrooms in the wild or on the supermarket shelf, we are frightened when they appear in flower pots. Especially on the terrace or balcony, where our favorite flowers and herbs grow. Let's first look at why they appear there in the first place. It is usually due to excessive moisture. Are you sure you are not watering too much? With an automatic watering system like the Boum system, you have a real ace up your sleeve: it always supplies your plants with exactly the right amount of water.
A second factor can be the quality of the potting soil. Cheap soil often contains fungal spores that can begin to germinate under certain conditions, such as excessive moisture.
Treatment: How do I get rid of the fungi?
A cost-effective solution would be to adjust the automatic watering of your balcony using the Boum system. With the right settings, you can reduce the amount of water you pour and thus counteract an oversupply.
Another option is to replace the soil that has been infected with fungus. Be thorough and remove all the fungi before they can spread their spores. After cleaning, refill the pot with fresh, high-quality soil and replant the plant.
Avoiding fungal infections
Are you wondering how you can prevent fungal infections on your patio or balcony in the future? Excellent question! The easiest way is to choose good soil and appropriate watering. Using an automatic watering system such as the Boum system can be a key to success here. It regulates the amount and frequency of watering so that the plants are never too wet or too dry and the risk of fungal infections is minimized.With a few simple precautions, you can prevent fungi from spreading in your flower pots on your balcony or terrace. Automatic watering systems like Boum can help you ensure the perfect watering for your plants and keep unwanted fungi in the soil at bay. So you can concentrate fully on enjoying your flowering plants!
To be continued…
