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Lagniappe · 01-16-2008, 12:50 PM

I think MrsKittys concern is with the build up of salts in indoor container culture .
When the average hobbiest keeps plants indoors they may water untill the soil is saturated but with very little 'flushing' . In other words , the water they add will not allow for leaching of mineral salts . So every time they fertilize more salts are added to the pot .In addition, the salts from the water may be left behind . This may be fine for most plants but not for salt sensitive ones?

If this is wrong please let me know . The problem I have had with finding information is that there are so many schools of thought ,especially on the internet .

01-16-2008, 12:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lagniappe I'm a soillll mannn :D Lagniappe's Photo Gallery Location: North La Find me on the map! Zone: 8 Name: Pete Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 897 BananaBucks : 9,323 Feedback: 20 / 100% Thanks: 263 Thanked 223 Times in 124 Posts Welcomes: 275	Re: food for palms and bop??? I think MrsKittys concern is with the build up of salts in indoor container culture . When the average hobbiest keeps plants indoors they may water untill the soil is saturated but with very little 'flushing' . In other words , the water they add will not allow for leaching of mineral salts . So every time they fertilize more salts are added to the pot .In addition, the salts from the water may be left behind . This may be fine for most plants but not for salt sensitive ones? If this is wrong please let me know . The problem I have had with finding information is that there are so many schools of thought ,especially on the internet . __________________ I'm not tipsy ! I'm just not very articulate and maybe a lil tipsy .