Potted plant smells musty?
Question:I recently bought a potted plant and, after putting it in my house, I now really notice a musty smell. It's like the smell of soil, but not as pleasant -- almost moldy smelling. The soil looks fine -- nothing appears to be growing on/in it. The plant appears to be thriving. I have not over-watered the plant. The smell is there even if the soil is pretty much dry. The smell is quite strong (I can smell it in my bedroom, even though the plant is downstairs in the entryway) What is causing this and is it healthy (for me or the plant?) Just wondering if I should take it back and get a new one.
Answers:
I would check the drainage at the bottom of the plant container. It's possible the water is building up on the inside and making the unpleasant odor. If that does not work, try repotting with fresh soil.
Good luck!
Anything that smells in ANOTHER room is too much for me...I would take it back and get a refund.
It sounds like something inside the pot is rotting. Check for drainage, but even adding drain holes won't help you at this point because decomposing has already started. I highly recommend repotting your plant with fresh soil.
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