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title: "just repotted this rubber plant after rescuing from home depot. I…"
description: "just repotted this rubber plant after rescuing from home depot. I also fertilized & sprayed with pesticide. noticed this stuff growing on the topsoil and I’m…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64bbf2191ec426f16bbd6a30"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "anna catherine"
published: "2023-07-22T15:13:29.79Z"
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# just repotted this rubber plant after rescuing from home depot. I…

_Posted by anna catherine on 2023-07-22_

just repotted this rubber plant after rescuing from home depot. I also fertilized \& sprayed with pesticide. noticed this stuff growing on the topsoil and I’m wondering what it could be? looks a bit different from powdery mildew. any tips on how to get rid of it? I tried dr planta but it didn’t give me a helpful response.

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## 5 comments

### Fern \<3 commented on 2023-07-22

It looks like mold. Just change the soil, and wash or rinse the pot it’s in. From overwatering + lack of air circulation.

#### anna catherine replied on 2023-07-22

I added this fertilizer stuff on top and I think it’s growing from that. never tried it before but it smelled pretty potent… 💀

#### Elle Woods replied on 2023-07-22

I have this organic sprinkle fertilizer that says mold growth is normal and will go away but if you don’t like it you can scoop it out. Maybe could be that

### Venera commented on 2023-07-22

👋 I would suggest to cut it out and sprinkle some cinnamon. ☺️

### Shinyy commented on 2023-07-22

Mix hydrogen 3% and water in a spray bottle and spray the top of the soil ! I do after I water, I do roughly 1:4 (not an exact science) but look into it it works for me

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