Every house should have at least one or two indoor plants. There are plenty of reasons why they are a perfect fit for homes, such as reducing stress and boosting productivity!
In the beginning I didn’t face any problems with my plants. However, one time I got back from work and as soon as I opened the door I was hit with the stinkiest smell ever. I thought a skunk had snuck into my house!
So, I started searching for it, but there was no skunk, just me and my plants. It turned out the smell was coming from my flowers all along!
If you’ve noticed that your plants have the exact same problem, there’s nothing to be worried about! You’ll get them back on track in the blink of an eye.
Ready to have your house smelling flowery again?
Overwatering Can Cause Smelly Plants
Using too much water on your plants can be a real disaster! When you give them more water than they can handle, the soil becomes waterlogged. This can lead to root rot, which causes a bad smell that spreads around your home.
The first thing you need to do is check how often your flowers need to be watered. You should let the top layer of soil dry out before watering the plant again.
If it’s too late for the first part and your plants have already absorbed too much water, don’t panic! There’s a solution for that too. You can still save them even if they’re not smelling so good!
You need to repot the flowers, trim damaged leaves, and add a small amount of water. That’s all the work you’ll need to do. Easy as pie, right?
Pests Could Be Behind Your Flowers’ Stinky Roots
Yes, you read that right! Pests like gnats can be the reason why your houseplants are giving off a bad smell. It’s interesting how everything is actually connected to water!
Moisture from the plants creates a perfect environment for pests and then they lay their eggs on them. After that, the plants become weaker and can easily get fungal infections. Infections can cause issues with roots, leading to smelly flowers!
The best way to prevent this is to check them daily. You can also use insecticidal soaps to get rid of pests for good!
Poor Soil Quality Is Another Reason For Unpleasant Smells
To avoid unpleasant plant odors, it’s important to use quality soil. Plants don’t want to grow in soil that isn’t good for their growth.
Never take dirt from the garden or use low-quality mixes in pots. Organic materials can’t last forever because they decompose after one year and release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
That’s why your plants will spread the smell of rotting eggs all over your home. Yikes!
You’ll need to invest in commercial soil blends designed for containers. Planting in these containers will provide good drainage, which is crucial for healthy flower growth.
Folks, it’s never too late to save your plants! Even if they have an unpleasant smell, you can help them.
Nothing feels worse than discovering that my blossoms smell really bad. I thought that I could never get rid of it! But these tricks helped me regain all the hope that was lost. Now it’s your turn! There will be no trace of stinky flowers because you’ll get them back on track!
Hurry up and make your house smell good again!