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Posted by Felder on April 9, 2007, 4:07 pm
> Sorry that this is off topic. Tried posting to alt.home.lawn.garden with no
> responses...
>
> Not quite sure what to make of it. I'm sure it's not healthy, but the plant
> doesn't seem to mind. It's a Ficus in a 24+" wide pot. We've had this plant
> for more than seven years, with a couple transplants during that time.
>
> When I water this plant I get a sickly sweet odor from the soil. It smells
> very much like I'd expect flat cola sodapop to smell. The small whiff I get
> from it makes me stop inhaling quickly, so I'm sure that I should be
> avoiding it.
>
> My problem is that I don't know what's causing it. The soil doesn't seem
> overly damp. With the depth of the pot, I guess it could be too wet at the
> bottom, but there is a tray under the pot and the weep holes are open. The
> Ficus, while not thriving, isn't showing any signs of distress either.
>
> So, any idea what this is and how to stop it? Can I take soil from an indoor
> plant somewhere and have it analysed at a reasonable cost?
>
> I'm located in Calgary, AB, Canada.
>
> Thanks!
>
> P.s. If there's a better group to ask this in, I'd like to know about it.
Try rec.gardens. It doesn't have as much traffic as here, but you
should get a reply or two.
-Felder
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