These few great materials for lining the bottom of pots in autumn to prevent root rot are available everywhere

In autumn there are so many good things that can be used for growing flowers. If we add a little of these things to the pot when repotting, drainage, air permeability and nutrients will be sufficient, and the flowers can grow better.

1. Pine cones

Pine cones have very good drainage and air permeability, and the roots of the flowers will not rot due to water accumulation or air permeability problems. Soak pine cones picked up outside in hot water for a while, then disinfect them with carbendazim, and let them dry. When potting, you can lay a layer of pine cones at the bottom of the pot and put potting soil on top.

2. Loofah sponge

Loofah sponge is soft and loose in texture and has good air permeability. Used in flower pots, it can make the drainage and air permeability of the potting soil especially good. There are some loofah seeds in the loofah sponge. We can crush them with a hammer, then cut it into sections and place them at the bottom of the pot. The operation is very simple.

3. Pine needles

Pine needles can be said to be a material with very good drainage and air permeability. In autumn, the pine needles under pine trees that are a little black or gray can be taken home and used directly. Put them in the sun to bake for two or three days, then disinfect them with carbendazim, and they can be used directly to line the pot, or mixing them with potting soil is also very good, and this can also provide nutrients to the flowers.

4. Pine bark

Old pine bark is very brittle. With a gentle tap it can fall off and be broken into pieces. It still needs to be soaked in carbendazim to disinfect it. After drying, it can be placed at the bottom of the pot for use. Using it to grow potted plants such as orchids and clivias is very suitable, and it can effectively prevent root rot in potted plants.