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title: "Hi! I need help, one of my plants has gray mold growing in the pot…I…"
description: "Hi! I need help, one of my plants has gray mold growing in the pot…I just watered it that might be the problem. But I need help knowing how to prevent it"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Plantlover<3"
published: "2024-01-12T18:31:20.379Z"
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# Hi! I need help, one of my plants has gray mold growing in the pot…I…

_Posted by Plantlover\<3 on 2024-01-12_

Hi! I need help, one of my plants has gray mold growing in the pot…I just watered it  
that might be the problem. But I need help knowing how to prevent it

## 2 comments

### Sunny commented on 2024-01-13

Let the soil dry out between watering, get good air circulation to help the soil dry faster, and ensure soil/pot provides proper drainage.

#### Plantlover\<3 replied on 2024-01-14

Thank you!

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