Algea problem using ice cream bucket (Need Fix)

Discussion in 'Sick Plants and Problems' started by Steve Harper, Oct 9, 2010.

  1. #1 Steve Harper, Oct 9, 2010
    Last edited by a moderator: Oct 9, 2010
    Hi All,
    I used ice cream buckets for for my pots, and I just noticed some algea on the inside of the buckets near the bottom.

    Any ideas on how to get rid of the algea short of transplanting?

    Next time I won't use a pot that light can penetrate. Moisture+Light=Algea
     
  2. #2 Raoul, Oct 9, 2010
    Short answer is "No"
    Repot is a must

    and..
    Nutes + Light = Algae
     
  3. #3 MMJ mang, Oct 10, 2010
    You could paint your pots or coat them with something lightproof
     
  4. #4 Steve Harper, Oct 11, 2010
    It just so happens that I covered the pots with heavy light-proof paper and flushed the soil with 3% H2O2.

    Its been a day since flushing and plants are doing fine and the algea seems to be dying off.

    Thanks for the reply
     

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