The top of the soil of this plant is grey, I don’t know if it’s normal, if I should just take it off or if it will keep happening. If someone can tell me what this is it would be much appreciated 🙏🏻 by silviyux plants 4 Comments insane-proclaim 5 days ago Most likely mineral buildup from hard water (tap water) No_Region3253 5 days ago Take a pencil and mix it up a bit if it’s unsightly Like the other post has said it is white mineral/salt deposits that are the result of evaporation. Do an internet search for all the interesting ways minerals build up on terra cotta pots, some gardeners like the weathered patina it gives. WritPositWrit 5 days ago It’s just mineral deposits from your tap water. beebob420 5 days ago This is why I use soil toppers lol my water is so hard it ends up looking so weird
No_Region3253 5 days ago Take a pencil and mix it up a bit if it’s unsightly Like the other post has said it is white mineral/salt deposits that are the result of evaporation. Do an internet search for all the interesting ways minerals build up on terra cotta pots, some gardeners like the weathered patina it gives.
beebob420 5 days ago This is why I use soil toppers lol my water is so hard it ends up looking so weird
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Most likely mineral buildup from hard water (tap water)
Take a pencil and mix it up a bit if it’s unsightly
Like the other post has said it is white mineral/salt deposits that are the result of evaporation.
Do an internet search for all the interesting ways minerals build up on terra cotta pots, some gardeners like the weathered patina it gives.
It’s just mineral deposits from your tap water.
This is why I use soil toppers lol my water is so hard it ends up looking so weird