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title: "Hi! I’m wondering why mold appeared in my plant, do I have to change…"
description: "Hi! I’m wondering why mold appeared in my plant, do I have to change the soil? Add water is good ?"
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published: "2026-07-19T15:25:47.379535Z"
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# Hi! I’m wondering why mold appeared in my plant, do I have to change…

_Posted by P1pelin on 2026-07-19_

Hi! I’m wondering why mold appeared in my plant, do I have to change the soil? Add water is good ?

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## 3 comments

### Olivia B commented on 2026-07-19

Sometimes not enough light on the soil or just air quality can do it! I live in a humid area and often fight mould—letting the soil get quite dry before watering, letting the mould see some sun, hydrogen peroxide soil mixes, perolite to help with soil humidity, and good old taking a stick and poking some holes in the soil to aerate have helped along the way. Take away the mouldy top soil to start, then sunlight on soil, then any of the more rigorous mould treatments should get you on your way!

#### P1pelin replied on 2026-07-19

Thank you, I’ll keep you updated.

### Olivia B commented on 2026-07-19

Also clear out those dead leaves, they could be decomposing in your soil and adding to the mould!

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