I went to water my plant this morning and noticed it look...
4” pot with drainage
Last watered 10 months ago
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Oh goodness! Luckily I believe mold is pretty easy to treat. When was the last time you repot? And how old is the soil mix you’re working with? Definitely repot with brand new soil after giving the plant a good rinse to clean away any mold spores that may still be clinging on. I see your pot has drainage and you’re close to light, how often are you watering? Depending on the weather in your area this time of year you may need to adjust the space between waterings to give it time to fully evaporate!
This mould IS HARMLESS!!
This mould is on soil only, not on the plant . The plant is healthy. This mould only feeds on DEAD organic matter in the soil. It's presence only shows that the soil is reach in nutrients, which is good for the plant. Do nothing, but make sure that you don't overwater your plant. The plant is beautiful btw. 🤗💚🌿
This mould is on soil only, not on the plant . The plant is healthy. This mould only feeds on DEAD organic matter in the soil. It's presence only shows that the soil is reach in nutrients, which is good for the plant. Do nothing, but make sure that you don't overwater your plant. The plant is beautiful btw. 🤗💚🌿
@SvelteKingfern Hello! Thank you for taking the time to let me know you disagree with the advice I am giving this user. Very kind of you. The mold you are referring to is “water mold”, which is generally harmless and a sign of overwatering. However this user has a blanket of spores across her soil. This is not normal for houseplants, however it is not the end of the world. Repotting ensures no spores are left behind and that the nutrients the plant is receiving from the soil is healthy. This will also prevent bacteria growth and undesired pests in the future. Thanks!
@Boymom-plantmom that's me too... moving the dirt around with my fingers. I should probably wear gloves though, lest I introduce more bacteria / fungus. But I don't. 🤔.
I almost always have a ceiling fan on to help air circulation in the room...aids the plants in drying out quickly as well. @Alcdance that's another thing you can do.
I almost always have a ceiling fan on to help air circulation in the room...aids the plants in drying out quickly as well. @Alcdance that's another thing you can do.
Hey Andrea,
Good question. The mold is harmless to the plant. It's likely a sign of the soil being a little too damp for an extended period of time.
There are a couple steps you can take to remediate it. First, as the winter months come on and the days are shorter, your plant will need to be watered less frequently. If we tell you to water it and the soil is still a little damp just hit the snooze button and we'll remind you in a few days. Greg will also learn to space out the reminders for you based on your snoozes!
Something else that can help is upping the air movement around the soil of the plant. Some people will even install small fans.
Finally, if you want to get rid of the mold real quick, you can put some hydrogen peroxide on the soil. I personally don't do that because it can knock out helpful nutrients for the plant along with the mold, but it will take care of the mold.
I wouldn't worry too much about the mold personally. A fantastic looking plant!
Good question. The mold is harmless to the plant. It's likely a sign of the soil being a little too damp for an extended period of time.
There are a couple steps you can take to remediate it. First, as the winter months come on and the days are shorter, your plant will need to be watered less frequently. If we tell you to water it and the soil is still a little damp just hit the snooze button and we'll remind you in a few days. Greg will also learn to space out the reminders for you based on your snoozes!
Something else that can help is upping the air movement around the soil of the plant. Some people will even install small fans.
Finally, if you want to get rid of the mold real quick, you can put some hydrogen peroxide on the soil. I personally don't do that because it can knock out helpful nutrients for the plant along with the mold, but it will take care of the mold.
I wouldn't worry too much about the mold personally. A fantastic looking plant!