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dorelda t1_ixmq1pj wrote

I top the soil with a layer of medium polished aquarium/terrarium stones. It breaks the bug breeding cycle, and is decorative.

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pachucatruth t1_ixmvgh5 wrote

Sand works as well. You got fungal gnats bro.

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dorelda t1_ixmxny6 wrote

Yes. The dang flies are gross, and find their way in so easily.

I switched to “self watering” pots, too, to improve drainage (another reason your sand recommendation is a good one).

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Still_Lab_6996 t1_ixntyq5 wrote

Also you should water from the bottom of the pot rather than pouring it on top

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