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title: "Ok so what is the protocol for a self watering pot with a rope like…"
description: "Ok so what is the protocol for a self watering pot with a rope like this? I got it on fb marketplace in this little cup and it seems to love soaking the water…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Kenny"
published: "2025-10-29T20:54:50.893039Z"
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# Ok so what is the protocol for a self watering pot with a rope like…

_Posted by Kenny on 2025-10-29_

Ok so what is the protocol for a self watering pot with a rope like this? I got it on fb marketplace in this little cup and it seems to love soaking the water up but it’s getting this weird white film on the top soil. What does that mean and how often should I fill the water?

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## 4 comments

### Ellie commented on 2025-10-29

The white film on the top of the soil is likely mold or mycelium, a type of fungus that is common in moist environments. This can happen in self-watering pots or when the soil is consistently wet, as the moisture provides an ideal environment for fungi to grow

### Ellie commented on 2025-10-29

But it is harmless and mainly only shows up when the environment is healthy and happy

### ThumbieBrowning commented on 2025-10-29

I get the white mold often, just mix up the soil if it bothers ya

### Yup commented on 2025-10-30

It also could be salt deposits from using tap water

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