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title: "is this mould or something else??"
description: "is this mould or something else??"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/EtC_giEjQPOiUzh_TOv4BQ/65789afe7cfc5325a62640bf"
community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "amina"
published: "2023-12-12T17:40:14.631Z"
language: "en"
image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/e-HoszIK3YPNnkx0gI-jeGgnzfdL7hswr8e7CnTaaiw/ff4f436b466440898a6f4b7a807b38e6.webp?size=large"
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# is this mould or something else??

_Posted by amina on 2023-12-12_

is this mould or something else??

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/e-HoszIK3YPNnkx0gI-jeGgnzfdL7hswr8e7CnTaaiw/ff4f436b466440898a6f4b7a807b38e6.webp?size=large)

## 3 comments

### brynn 🌿 commented on 2023-12-12

looks like mold! i would take out your plant and remove all soil, wash the roots thoroughly and repot into new soil if you are worried about it

#### amina replied on 2023-12-12

thanks sm😅😅 i removed the top layer for now ill monitor it for a little bit and if it gets worse i definitely will do that :)))) thank u

### brynn 🌿 commented on 2023-12-12

of course best of luck!!

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