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title: "Hello! My Chinese evergreen keeps getting this white moldy stuff on…"
description: "Hello! My Chinese evergreen keeps getting this white moldy stuff on top of the soil and some of the leaves keep turning yellow. I tried the cinnamon thing. I…"
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community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "Rachelle"
published: "2024-09-12T19:28:54.573727Z"
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# Hello! My Chinese evergreen keeps getting this white moldy stuff on…

_Posted by Rachelle on 2024-09-12_

Hello! My Chinese evergreen keeps getting this white moldy stuff on top of the soil and some of the leaves keep turning yellow. I tried the cinnamon thing. I also scraped it off and backfilled the top with fresh soil. It keeps happening. Should I repot? Or is there something else I should try? Also, is it a good idea to go ahead and cut off the yellow leaves?

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## 2 comments

### GreenLeaf commented on 2024-09-12

You can always switch to bottom watering, making sure the top 1-2” stays dry. Mold needs moisture, so if you keep it dry it will help keep it at bay, you should also have a lot more success with the cinnamon if the soil is dry.

#### Rachelle replied on 2024-09-13

Oh ok. I have it near the humidifier so I’ll try and move it in another area

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