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title: "Hi everyone, got a group of plants from Costco including this green…"
description: "Hi everyone, got a group of plants from Costco including this green ivy a month ago. It has new roots growing and leaves look great. But this white fluffy…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Lauren"
published: "2025-08-23T04:02:11.192239Z"
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# Hi everyone, got a group of plants from Costco including this green…

_Posted by Lauren on 2025-08-23_

Hi everyone, got a group of plants from Costco including this green ivy a month ago. It has new roots growing and leaves look great. But this white fluffy growth is appearing in the clear pot. I’m pretty new with indoor plants, what is this?

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## 4 comments

### Yolanda commented on 2025-08-23

Powdery mildew which means you probably do not have good air circulation in the area of the plant. Do you see any spots on your foliage

#### Lauren replied on 2025-08-30

Yes still sprouting good foliage. I have it in a clear nursery pot with good drainage and a terracotta cover pot. I follow the watering recs from this app, sometimes forget to check and water 3-4 days late. So maybe I should space it out longer?

### SWDK commented on 2025-08-23

White fluffy growth in plant soil is usually harmless saprophytic mold, a type of fungus that breaks down organic matter, but it's often a sign of overwatering or poor air circulation. To get rid of it, you can scrape off the mold, improve drainage, reduce watering, and increase airflow around the plant. 🙏🏽

### Sunny commented on 2025-08-23

A commercial fungicide can kill it. But, I would just leave it. It will die off eventually as it breaks down and you reduce watering frequency. Get good air circulation as suggested. The clear pot allows light in and it also promotes fungal growth. Just use an outer cover pot. 🪴🍀

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