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title: "Is this mold??? This is what the draining holes at the bottom of the…"
description: "Is this mold??? This is what the draining holes at the bottom of the 14”inch pot in which my Philodendron Red Congo lives. Should I dig him out and change the…"
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# Is this mold??? This is what the draining holes at the bottom of the…

_Postat av KayBee den 2024-08-13_

Is this mold???

This is what the draining holes at the bottom of the 14”inch pot in which my Philodendron Red Congo lives.  
Should I dig him out and change the soil?

![Bilaga 1 av 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/qwnv5xrT244iEr33ppiIHJu7oAbiBqAkKFrtFeOtIwo/NieXyg89SNakYkjmRtrRhA.webp?size=large)

![Bilaga 2 av 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/qwnv5xrT244iEr33ppiIHJu7oAbiBqAkKFrtFeOtIwo/NRIq0hHPR-CgOCrnnN0jQw.webp?size=large)

## 6 kommentarer

### Tabi :) kommenterade den 2024-08-13

I’m not 100% sure what this is, but Either way I would recommend more drainage in case it’s due to moisture build up! You could also give it a slightly chunkier soil. To clean the pot, use gloves and remove what you can with a towel or something like that , and then use a 50/50 vinegar and water solution to wipe the pot down! You could even use dish soap to clean it, just make sure you get everything off if you’re putting the plant back in so it doesn’t affect the roots! I would also triple check the leaves and maybe even the root system itself to make sure it’s healthy and pest free . Hope this helps :)

### Tabi :) kommenterade den 2024-08-13

![Bilaga 1 av 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/VMU6lJV9KGDhsUpywc2VPxmMzLe-XmiihCIsW2U9bys/Ghq69SpERyGX0XjTUwmPGw.webp?size=large)

#### KayBee svarade den 2024-08-13

Thank you so much! This and your response above are definitely helpful 😊🙏

### Dogsallday4ever kommenterade den 2024-08-13

I think you should change the pot anyway even if it is not mold

#### Tabi :) svarade den 2024-08-13

I agree , would def help!!

#### KayBee svarade den 2024-08-13

Thank you… I will do so as soon as I can 🙏

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