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title: "What is this white stuff on the soil of my philodendron? Is it mold?…"
description: "What is this white stuff on the soil of my philodendron? Is it mold? Am I watering this plant too much? Should I replant it and add fresh soil? Please help!"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Anna"
published: "2024-09-02T13:39:13.969829Z"
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# What is this white stuff on the soil of my philodendron? Is it mold?…

_Posted by Anna on 2024-09-02_

What is this white stuff on the soil of my philodendron? Is it mold? Am I watering this plant too much? Should I replant it and add fresh soil? Please help!

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## 2 comments

### Kentucky commented on 2024-09-02

It’s mold and an indication that you aren’t letting it dry out enough between waterings. I would refresh the soil

#### Anna replied on 2024-09-02

Thank you!!

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