Should you clean terracotta pot between potting succulents? How do I clean it?
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I am looking to purchase one of your beautiful succulents to replace a succulent I bought previously that unfortunately was over watered. Should I clean the terracotta pot that its in before potting the new succulent in it, and should I just use hot water and soap? Thank you!!
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Open Aug 20, 2021 - 10:57 AM
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Aug 20, 2021 - 10:57 AM
Yes! Hot water and soap should do fine, however, terracotta pots tend to get a white crust on them. This crust is built up salts from fertilizer or even tap water. It's easiest to get this off by first soaking the pots in a solution of 1:4 or 1:3 vinegar to water.
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