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Can anyone tell me what this white fluffy stuff on the top of my soil is? And if it’s more than a cosmetic issue, what should I do?

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  1. Debbie

    It’s not harmful for most part, means your soil is too damp, possibly not enough airflow around plant. I would remove it, spray with hydrogen peroxide and sprinkle cinnamon on top of soil after doing that. It’s mold.

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    • Madison

      what debbie said. it’s not necessarily harmful to the plant, but usually means your soil is staying moist for too long. to fix it long term, I’d repot into a chunkier potting mix with more drainage and let the plant dry out more in between waterings, but I can’t say how much more precisely without knowing what type of plant it is. If you repot, check on the roots as well to make sure there aren’t any mushy/dead roots. If there are any mushy or dead roots, you can trim those off with clean scissors and spray the remaining roots with 3% hydrogen peroxide before putting back into chunky, well-draining soil.

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  2. plantgeek

    mold. scrape off affected soil and sprinkle with unsweetened cinnamon. works perfect for me. if it continues to be a problem, spray the soil with neem oil.

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