Drainage layer for an enclosed container? No way! 👇
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Root rot occurs when soil remains moist and stale, such that certain types of bacteria are able to multiply. Making a drainage layer creates another problem where the roots (responsible for taking up soil moisture) cannot reach this layer. So excess water pools to the bottom. But this alone is not enough to guarantee root rot. If the plant is working well (getting the right light), then as the soil above becomes dry, there’s a chance the moisture in the drainage layer could move up to the soil. If the plant is not working (in poor light), then the chance of getting root rot is higher.
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My rabbit’s foot fern has lived happily in this glass container with pure sphagnum moss for almost 2 years. I know its roots reach all areas of this container so as long as it is getting the right kind of light (daily highs between 200-800 foot-candles, some direct sun is tolerable) I know I can water whenever the moss is completely dry. The amount of water to fully saturate the moss is about one third the total volume of moss (this saturation ratio will differ depending upon the potting medium)
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