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Posted 1Y ago by @PlantsForFun

What's this fuzzy slime that is in the soil of my Calathe...

I woke up to this thing in the soil of my favorite plant. Does anyone know what it is or how to remove it? Thank you 😊 #planttherapy #pestcontrol
Keanu Leaves
Keanu Leaves
Calathea Musaica
10ft to light, indirect
11” pot with drainage
Last watered 1 year ago
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Jasmine
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It's just some green mold; it is not dangerous to your plant and can be removed by scooping it out. However, it is a sign that you might be overwatering or that the soil is staying too wet for too long, which could lead to root rot in the future if not corrected.
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Peter
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@Seedstarter Oh wow! How do I fix this?
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Jasmine
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@PlantsForFun just refrain from watering your plant until the top few inches of soil is dry and that should correct the problem and prevent chances of your plant developing root rot
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Peter
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@Seedstarter Thank you for all the help. You definitely deserve a Follow and a BEST ANSWER!