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What is this funky stuff growing in my ZZ plant’s soil? Should I be concerned?

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  1. Tabi :)

    It’s mold but don’t panic! Add cinnamon to the surface of the soil. It should remove the mold. If you continue to see mold and also if you can either way, I would repot it in a chunkier soil with extra drainage! This happens when moisture builds up

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  2. Joy

    Oh, that makes sense, thank you! I’ll try the cinnamon for now. I’ll repot it over the weekend

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    • Ji11

      If you have neem oil it works well but I also definitely recommend a smaller pot not because of the mold but to keep your zz happiest

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  3. Olivia B

    Looks like maybe some kind of mould or fungus from your soil not getting a chance to dry out, I’d recommend removing the little bits of fuzzy stuff and for a quick fix, put on some antifungal like neem oil and wait for the soil to dry until you water next. Or, you could consider repotting in say a terra cotta pot where you don’t have to worry as much about moisture buildup

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    • Tabi :)

      Yes terracotta can definitely help!- I just recommend keeping an eye on the pot itself for mold build up because since the terracotta holds moisture it can cause mold growth as well. I personally use a clear plastic pot with lots of drainage and a chunky mix !

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