Moss in the soil?
So I think there may be some moss growing on the inside of my succulents’ pots?? They’ve been in these pots for a bit and I don’t water frequently (but when I do I bottom water for around 20mins, and then place these ones in particular on a towel to help pull out extra moisture through the crude drainage holes). I’ve only noticed this moss(?) in the last day or so, and I’m wondering if it’s something that I need to deal with. My two succulents look otherwise healthy.
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2” pot with drainage
Last watered 3 months ago
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@PiousWaterfern @LiftLashPlant it looks like algae to me. Harmless. Usually due to compacted soil, poor drainage, low light and overwatering. Bottom watering could be contributing to the algae growth although placing on a towel like you’re describing should be helpful. Are these pots with drainage or are they containers that you made holes in? You said crude drainage holes 🕳️ so I’m wondering about that. Algae shouldn’t be a problem. It won’t take away anything from your plant. If you find it unsightly then you can repot into clean container with fresh soil.
@MariansOasis ugh that’s so weird bc I have drainage grow lights on top of bright room for the darker corners and circulation. At least it’s harmless
@MariansOasis yeah it was originally a yoghurt pot I believe which I made holes in! They are large enough to let water flow through, but it does struggling sometimes so I put the towel down to help it out like you say. I don’t mind the look, just glad that it’s harmless!
@LiftLashPlant yes, I have it in one of my orchids and the bottom saucer for one syngonium. I clean it up every now and then. If it starts to get worse then I’d probably change the pot and soil. Don’t reuse the pot unless you clean it out really well. Because you’ve got pretty much everything right, it may be compacted soil so not as much oxygen getting to the bottom which could encourage algae growth.
@PiousWaterfern yeah the plants look cute otherwise! A lot of times if I feel like the pot has taken up too much water, I put paper toweling at the base to absorb. I keep doing that until the paper towel isn’t absorbing much water anymore.
It’s like algae im pretty sure. It’s normal to see this
