[header] How to prevent houseplants from damaging the carpet [title] Keep all houseplant pots in an impermeable saucer. [step] The most effective step you can take to prevent carpet damage is to place all pots onto a dish or saucer. Plant pots are designed to let excess moisture slowly drip out of the drainage hole at the bottom of the pot, which poses a risk to carpet and other surfaces.
[header] How to prevent houseplants from damaging the carpet [title] Keep all houseplant pots in an impermeable saucer. [step] The most effective step you can take to prevent carpet damage is to place all pots onto a dish or saucer. Plant pots are designed to let excess moisture slowly drip out of the drainage hole at the bottom of the pot, which poses a risk to carpet and other surfaces.
Allowing this water to collect on a glazed plate or dish and then evaporate into the air will protect your carpet from water damage. [title] Do not overfill your houseplant pots. [substeps] If your pots are exposed to direct sunlight, the pressure that leaks into the holes in them will affect their ability to survive. Avoid having houseplants in direct sunlight. Cover the inguinal diameter with a wire or cloth cover, or make sure the rubber popper is screwed into the base of the pot. [title] Install a bungee screen into a hanging area. Make sure that any pots that you put on top of them are clean and ready to go. [substeps] Do not leave small debris (maybe small pebbles, lincoln's cue pens etc.