What’s wrong, is it mold?
I’ve been away for a couple of days and I came back to this succulent looking a lil moldy? She had lil the tiniest spots when I first left, nothing of concern and they hadn’t changed in days, then boom whole leaves gone. All I’ve got on hand is neem oil, what else should I grab to try and help her? Should I start cutting off the leaves?
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#SadPlant #SucculentSquad #Succulents #help
4” pot with drainage
Last watered 8 months ago
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Best Answer
It seems your Pearl Echeveria has a fungal issue. Here’s what you can do:
1. **Remove Affected Leaves**: Use clean scissors to cut away infected leaves.
2. **Apply Neem Oil**: Mix and apply neem oil to healthy foliage and the stem, avoiding the soil.
3. **Improve Air Circulation**: Ensure good ventilation around the plant.
4. **Adjust Watering**: Allow the soil to dry out between waterings and check drainage.
5. **Monitor Progress**: Watch for new mold signs and consider a suitable fungicide if needed.
1. **Remove Affected Leaves**: Use clean scissors to cut away infected leaves.
2. **Apply Neem Oil**: Mix and apply neem oil to healthy foliage and the stem, avoiding the soil.
3. **Improve Air Circulation**: Ensure good ventilation around the plant.
4. **Adjust Watering**: Allow the soil to dry out between waterings and check drainage.
5. **Monitor Progress**: Watch for new mold signs and consider a suitable fungicide if needed.
@VerdantVibes well, I did as you said. Leaves gone, neem oil on. She lost a vast majority of her glory but hopefully she makes it past her battle scars ☺️👍 can the fungal infection spread to other plants nearby or in the same window sill?
@MaterialCrow Yes, a fungal infection can spread to other nearby plants, especially if they share the same environment, such as a windowsill. That can happen through airborne spores, shared watering tools, and overcrowded conditions. To prevent the potential spread of infection, isolate the infected plant ASAP.
- Improve airflow around your plants by cracking a window or using a small fan.
- Avoid overhead watering to keep the leaves dry.
- Sanitize your tools and hands after handling the infected plant.
- Regularly inspect nearby plants for early signs of infection, such as spots, mold, or discoloration.
If the infection is caught early, you can often treat it with a natural or chemical fungicide to prevent further spreading. Good luck 🍀 ✨!
- Improve airflow around your plants by cracking a window or using a small fan.
- Avoid overhead watering to keep the leaves dry.
- Sanitize your tools and hands after handling the infected plant.
- Regularly inspect nearby plants for early signs of infection, such as spots, mold, or discoloration.
If the infection is caught early, you can often treat it with a natural or chemical fungicide to prevent further spreading. Good luck 🍀 ✨!