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title: "Mold seems to be growing on the soil and now on those adventitious…"
description: "Mold seems to be growing on the soil and now on those adventitious roots towards the bottom :( what is the best way to get rid of this?? I have a feeling it’s…"
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author: "Plantastic"
published: "2023-11-19T16:47:52.584Z"
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# Mold seems to be growing on the soil and now on those adventitious…

_Opslået af Plantastic den 2023-11-19_

Mold seems to be growing on the soil and now on those adventitious roots towards the bottom :( what is the best way to get rid of this?? I have a feeling it’s because this soil stays moist for way too long, which I plan to change out when it’s time for repotting, but help in the meantime would be much appreciated!!

![Vedhæftet fil 1 af 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Z5exufrrAOJMMRAs20Fju7sWX3joAxQ8uPzp7eFigmw/287392894b424e01a2ad9e806632fa78.webp?size=large)

## 10 kommentarer

### nano kommenterede den 2023-11-19

that looks like pure coco coir, terrible for drainage which tropical plants need. if it stays wet long enough to mold, it needs to be changed asap, or rot will be eminent. if there aren’t many roots, place it in water to grow secondary roots, and repot into a well draining soil

#### Plantastic svarede den 2023-11-19

Yeah I’ve been meaning to buy some perlite. All good information to know, thank you!

#### Nic Van D svarede den 2023-11-20

I agree. I’d repot in new soil. My favorite is Molly’s mix

![Vedhæftet fil 1 af 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/EfCdlw_ylsoTHLJZYgTq5uB8Jfs2xWcvSSZRTH1cC9c/0e797e29114d4a8b9c4a1464b52f67ec.webp?size=large)

#### Nic Van D svarede den 2023-11-20

Something Chonky like this.

![Vedhæftet fil 1 af 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/EfCdlw_ylsoTHLJZYgTq5uB8Jfs2xWcvSSZRTH1cC9c/9b0c1aa4e91a4233bd66de9864ef0718.webp?size=large)

#### Plantastic svarede den 2023-11-20

Thank you, will look it it!

### Miranda kommenterede den 2023-11-19

Some mold is okay.. it just happens from water retention.

### Plant Father kommenterede den 2023-11-19

this looks more like mineral build up from tap water than mold to me

#### Plantastic svarede den 2023-11-19

I use bottled distilled water to water my plants though, not tap

### Women are Water kommenterede den 2023-11-20

Tropical plants do love water. That’s true. But the roots also need air and that mix is super compacted and dense. It’s not airing out/ drying out quick enough. That’s why there’s mold. Amend your mix. If you like using the moss that’s fine but add something to it to loosen it up a bit.

### Women are Water kommenterede den 2023-11-20

Check the roots to be on the safe side.

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