Sand-like substance on soil

Sand-like substance on soil#286756

By deleted user - Tue Feb 21, 2017 3:53 pm

- Tue Feb 21, 2017 3:53 pm #286756

I have found a slightly sandy crystal substance on my Venus fly trap's soil this morning, is it harmful or could it just be nothing? I will replant it in a couple of months anyway, just making sure if I need to replant now. It may not show on the pictures.

Thanks

Re: Sand-like substance on soil#286759

By KategoricalKarnivore -  Tue Feb 21, 2017 4:03 pm
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- Tue Feb 21, 2017 4:03 pm #286759

It could be minerals left behind as the water evaporates from the soil. Do you top water or use the tray method?

A garden to walk in and immensity to dream in--what more could he ask? A few flowers at his feet and above him the stars.
Victor Hugo, Les Misérables

Re: Sand-like substance on soil#286760

By deleted user - Tue Feb 21, 2017 4:05 pm

- Tue Feb 21, 2017 4:05 pm #286760

I use the tray method, sometimes top it with de-ionised water

Re: Sand-like substance on soil#286761

By KategoricalKarnivore -  Tue Feb 21, 2017 4:12 pm
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- Tue Feb 21, 2017 4:12 pm #286761

I'd suggest giving it a good flush from the top just in case it is minerals building up.

A garden to walk in and immensity to dream in--what more could he ask? A few flowers at his feet and above him the stars.
Victor Hugo, Les Misérables

Re: Sand-like substance on soil#286772

By deleted user - Tue Feb 21, 2017 6:04 pm

- Tue Feb 21, 2017 6:04 pm #286772

I'll repot it tomorrow if it's mineral buildup, the plant doesn't even seem to be very alive, I'll check the rhizome.

Re: Sand-like substance on soil#286802

By MichaelGuardian -  Tue Feb 21, 2017 11:45 pm
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- Tue Feb 21, 2017 11:45 pm #286802

Your plant is dormant, so that is why it is showing little growth. And with the substance, you should either flush it like KK said, or repot with new soil.

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