dont know if someone can help me, im new to the plant game. my swiss cheese monstera that grew mold in the dirt a few days ago so i repotted it. few days later, mold again. its in the sun a lot to help dry it up (not in picture), so is this a me problem or a plant problem?
Sounds like you are watering too much and the soil is staying very moist, allowing mold to accumulate. How often are you watering and what kind of soil are you using?
0 likes watering about 5-6 days (what planta tells me) and regular indoor potting soil :)
0 likes That is pretty often for regular potting soil that will retain a lot of moisture. Make sure you check the soil before watering again, if the top couple of inches are moist you shouldn’t water again. You can use the snooze button on the app to delay watering until the soil is drier. Hope this helps!
1 like i'll try it, thanks!!
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Cinnamon helps with mold!
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Yes!!!!
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Usually, mold in the soil is not the problem. Definitely cut your watering. Water less frequently, but when you water - give it a ton of water. Also probably your soil is too dense. Do you remember what substrate did you use when you repotted?
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yea my monstera is in like perlite and soil AND coco coir lots of drainage i also water biweekly and soak overnight
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I searched online and was recommended that this soil is good for Monstera plants. It has been doing well so far, and I haven’t noticed any mold growth.
Over-watering, poor drainage, poor air circulation?
0 likes im not sure, thats why im asking 😅
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Good luck!! New to the game mine has tons of vermiculite and perlite for drain
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Once you figure out when to water it, you can adjust Planta schedule to your own. I don't follow planta because it depends on the location as well. I keep adjusting it to when my plants shows me signs of thirst. When I was starting and based it on planta, my plant root-rotted 😬
1 likeI had the same situation and replanted mine in orchid mix and she’s been happy since.
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