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title: "It’s watering day and I just noticed mold (?) on my plant. I’m going…"
description: "It’s watering day and I just noticed mold (?) on my plant. I’m going to replace the dirt but how do I avoid this next time."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6507820ae5c8ba3e1c1d57ed"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Felicia"
published: "2023-09-17T22:47:38.698Z"
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# It’s watering day and I just noticed mold (?) on my plant. I’m going…

_Posted by Felicia on 2023-09-17_

It’s watering day and I just noticed mold (?) on my plant. I’m going to replace the dirt but how do I avoid this next time.

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## 4 comments

### PeanutRhymes commented on 2023-09-17

Try mixing a bit of vermiculite in the top layer of the soil to aerate!

### Fern \<3 commented on 2023-09-18

More air circulation, and slightly less water!

### Sydnei commented on 2023-09-18

bottom water more often and cinnamon! (yes, on the top layer of the dirt) good luck!

also, do a little investigating but typically no need to get rid of all of the dirt, just scoop out the molding patch if it’s only the top layer.

### Plant Father commented on 2023-09-18

water less often and replace the soil with a well draining mix, especially for succulents. more airflow will also help

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