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title: "Does anyone know what this white stuff is ?? Please help 😭"
description: "Does anyone know what this white stuff is ?? Please help 😭"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/46sbKsa-RgyFgv7yDz6N2w/AUgsts5qQm-QHGKUDR0iNA"
community: "Planet Pothos"
author: "Eli"
published: "2024-05-28T19:19:09.933119Z"
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# Does anyone know what this white stuff is ?? Please help 😭

_Posted by Eli on 2024-05-28_

Does anyone know what this white stuff is ?? Please help 😭

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## 12 comments

### bowlwater commented on 2024-05-28

It could be mold, caused by high humidity or very wet soil

### Vixey commented on 2024-05-28

It’s called mouldy. It’s could happen if you gave it too much water.

### Bee commented on 2024-05-28

Just came here to say the same thing, probably mold unfortunately

#### Eli replied on 2024-05-29

How do I fix it ??

### Bee commented on 2024-05-29

There are many different ways, the easiest one is to not water as much but you can also use natural anti fungal in the soil, I believe it’s cinnamon, apple cider vinegar, or baking soda are examples of natural anti-fungal but I have not tested them so I can’t say for sure

#### AprilB21 replied on 2024-05-31

Cinnamon has worked for me very well

#### AprilB21 replied on 2024-05-31

Just coat the top lightly in regular cinnamon

### Eli commented on 2024-05-29

Do you know of a recipe I could use to fix it

#### Bee replied on 2024-05-29

No unfortunately I do not, sorry 😞 but you can just probably use what I said in my 2 comment

#### Eli replied on 2024-05-29

That’s okay thank you so much for helping !!

### send\_nodes commented on 2024-05-29

I don’t think it’s mold! I’d guess that it’s saprophytic fungi, which is pretty common to get on the surface of plant soil.

It’s not harmful to the plant, but it’s a sign that the soil might be staying too moist and/or not have enough airflow.

If you want to get rid of it, grab a spray bottle and add 1 part white vinegar, 4 parts water. (This would also get rid of mold in case that’s what it is, and will not harm the plant) Spray the fungus every 3-4 days

Or you could replace the plant soil completely. I would rinse the plant’s roots just to be safe, and clean out the plant pot with hot water and dish soap before adding the new soil.

#### Eli replied on 2024-05-29

Thank you !!

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