Re: Mineral collection on terra cotta pots

That's likely the case here, too, Bonnie. Florida's just a limestone spur on the continent. Some say if it's not destroyed from without, it will be destroyed from within. And they're not talking politics, although that may be the case also. The spur must look like a natural sponge or a proper Swiss cheese--full of holes to accommodate the up-welling forces of fresh water, which, of course, further erode the base. Far scarier than hurricanes are the sink holes that this up-welling causes, Whole neighborhoods can disappear in the blink of an eye--and without warning, much like an earthquake or tsunami but without the hullaballoo and tabloid headlines. 

On Nov 28, 2006, at 12:23 PM, Bonnie Holmes wrote:


In my area, it is due to high limestone content in water.  I try to use
softened or rainwater on my potted plants to reduce the mineral build-up. I usually just scrape it off. A bit of vinegar water will also dissolve it 
but I wouldn't leave it on too long.

Bonnie Zone 7/7 ETN
Remember:  The River Raisin, The Alamo, The Maine, Pearl Harbor, 9/11



[Original Message]
From: james singer <islandjim1@verizon.net>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Date: 11/26/2006 9:57:51 AM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] Mineral collection on terra cotta pots
I looked around a bit and couldn't find anything about it--except a few articles about how to clean it off; none about whether you should clean 
it off. In theory, I suppose, it would eventually reduce the porosity
of the pot, which is one of the major benefits of clay pots. On the
other hand, I kinda like the way it looks, experienced and not right
off the shelf.


On Nov 26, 2006, at 7:54 AM, Cathy Carpenter wrote:


Is this simply unsightly, or is it a problem for the plants in the
pot? If so, what should I do?


Cathy, west central IL, z5b

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