Limescale on plastic pots

For the discussion of topics related to the conservation, cultivation, propagation and exhibition of cacti & other succulents.
Forum rules
For the discussion of topics related to the conservation, cultivation, propagation, exhibition & science of cacti & other succulents only.

Please respect all forum members opinions and if you can't make a civil reply, don't reply!
Post Reply
Chez2
BCSS Member
Posts: 264
https://www.behance.net/kuchnie-warszawa
Joined: 01 Oct 2018
Branch: SHEFFIELD
Country: United Kingdom
Role within the BCSS: Member

Re: Limescale on plastic pots

Post by Chez2 »

As people have said, a mild acid such as vinegar or lemon juice. It works better if its slightly warm. Put it on cotton wool, apply it to the pot then cover with polythene if the deposits are thick and it needs to soak.
Top
User avatar
Geoff Lovell
BCSS Member
Posts: 1357
Joined: 11 Jan 2007
Branch: CROYDON
Country: England
Role within the BCSS: Member
Location: Crawley, Sussex

Re: Limescale on plastic pots

Post by Geoff Lovell »

Thank you everyone for your suggestions, I will try them all.
Founder member BCSS # 32426,
Growing Cacti and Succulents for over 40 years,
mixed collection but prefer succulents particularly caudiciforms.
Top
Post Reply

Return to “The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum”