Well the problem is that the soil dry's out very quickly and forms a hard "crust" on the top.
When watering the water just floats on top or runs down the inside and out the drainage holes.
Most frustrating.

I am using a soil that I pick up at the local garden center. Indoor/outdoor potting soil. It's mised with 1/3 small bag of perlite.

I seem to be watering every 2 days which seems like a lot, and it is sure taking a lot of time out of every day....

Is my extraction fan sucking all of the moisture out of the room?

Is the soil/perlite ratio too high?

Should I check a new soil?

I know the problem sounds petty however it is most annoying when the rooms floor is covered in water and the plants are still dry..

Anyone else have this problem?
blink_inc Reviewed by blink_inc on . Soil Drying out probalem Well the problem is that the soil dry's out very quickly and forms a hard "crust" on the top. When watering the water just floats on top or runs down the inside and out the drainage holes. Most frustrating. I am using a soil that I pick up at the local garden center. Indoor/outdoor potting soil. It's mised with 1/3 small bag of perlite. I seem to be watering every 2 days which seems like a lot, and it is sure taking a lot of time out of every day.... Is my extraction fan sucking all Rating: 5