My plant is developing mold in its roots. How can I save ...
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Hi! Depending on the amount of mold, you may be able to just chop off the moldy parts, maybe treat the rest with cinnamon or the like, and leave it be. But if there is a good amount of it, you could try this method i found online: https://www.reddit.com/r/gardening/comments/101h01t/advice_on_my_plan_for_dealing_with_moldy_roots/
In this method, this person cleaned off the roots, soaked them in hydrogen peroxide for 30 seconds, dried them, then covered them in honey and cinnamon (natural antifungal properties.)
To prevent mold in the future, soggy soil is the main cause, so you could also replace your soil with a mix that is more well-draining.
In this method, this person cleaned off the roots, soaked them in hydrogen peroxide for 30 seconds, dried them, then covered them in honey and cinnamon (natural antifungal properties.)
To prevent mold in the future, soggy soil is the main cause, so you could also replace your soil with a mix that is more well-draining.
Also, hydrogen peroxide works well! It also decomposes into water and oxygen, giving the plant a bit of a boost. In my experience, if you live somewhere humid, it’s normal for the soil to grow mold even if it is well draining and watered infrequently. Again, the white mold is neutral to beneficial, just not aesthetically pleasing.