answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Potting mix, in and of itself, will not harm your lungs. However, there are some soil additives that you do not want to breathe the dust of for long durations.

Some types of mosses have been shown to cause respiratory problems in workers who are exposed long-term to them (like peat moss and sphagnum moss), and vermiculite can have a small amount of asbestos in it.

The best thing to do is to work with moist potting mix (not dusty) and if you have concerns about respiratory problems with your potting soils, use a simple dust mask (like the kind found in the tool section of hardware stores near the sand paper) when potting plants.

User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Does potting mix put lungs at risk?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Is potting mix and fertilizer the same thing?

No. Potting mix is a mix of soil among other things specially made for plant being put in pots. Where as fertilizer is a mix of chemicals used to help your plants grow healthy and boost its growth, should be used carefully.


How do you keep dogs from potting outside your home what to put on the grass?

pepper


How do you make the best potting soil for marijuana plant?

your best bet is whole milk, unpasturized, mixed with alot of cow poop, you then mix that into a store bought potting soil, and water it for about a week with pH balanced seltzeer water, you then put your pre-germinated marijuana seed 1 1/2" under light soil, water every other day with a spray nozzle, and do not drench it.


When was Put Me in Your Mix created?

Put Me in Your Mix was created in 1991.


How do you kill unwanted weeds growing in your container of potting soil?

Replacing weeds, soil and all may be the best option. The container needs to be cleaned inside and out. Fresh potting soil then needs to put in place. You have weeds growing, because weed seeds are in the soil. The mix may have been contaminated inadvertently in the original container. Or the weed seeds may have gotten in if the container is left exposed to outside air.


Why is cardiovascular disease life threatening?

Cardiovascular disease is life threatening due to the risks associated with the blood vessels and their effect on the rest of the body. The organs such as the lungs, heart, and brain are at risk. The blood vessels are at risk of either clogging, suffocating, or rupturing which would put the body at extreme risk.


Can illegal drugs cause pneumonia?

Pneumonia is caused by many things "including infection with bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, and chemical or physical injury to the lungs". Smoking anything will put you at a higher risk of contracting pneumonia but that risk is still low.


Why has your doctor put you on steroids you are pregnant with twins?

ASk him/her. Steroids are used to mature the baby's lungs if there is a risk of preterm delivery, but twions are not usually that much at risk, and the latest research suggests that only one course should be given if there is actual preterm labor.


Is natural or potting soil better?

Potting soil is better because of all the extra nutrients put in. It seems odd to say so, but if you are talking about indoor plants, potting soil may be better. You may bring all kinds of critters inside with natural soil, unless you take steps to eradicate them (by baking the soil-- you won't like this option).


How do you make a used tire planter?

Lay the tire where you want it and put a layer of potting soil, followed by a layer of top soil.


Which organs is responsible for oxygenating blood?

Lungs


What kind of ground cover should I put down in spring for the bushes in the front of my house?

Putting mulch or potting soil works the best