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title: "I have mold growing in a plant I watered a few days ago. It is in the…"
description: "I have mold growing in a plant I watered a few days ago. It is in the window with plenty of light, properly drained and healthy. Any ideas on how to keep the…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Tracy B"
published: "2024-03-28T12:36:34.287807Z"
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# I have mold growing in a plant I watered a few days ago. It is in the…

_Posted by Tracy B on 2024-03-28_

I have mold growing in a plant I watered a few days ago. It is in the window with plenty of light, properly drained and healthy. Any ideas on how to keep the mold from growing?

## 5 comments

### Pokasun commented on 2024-03-28

Maybe try replacing the soil with a kind that has good drainage? The soil might be keeping too much water in it even if it seems like it drained out the bottom.

### Tracy B commented on 2024-03-28

Thanks!

### PlantLady commented on 2024-03-29

Good air circulation helps dry the soil and helps prevent mold growth

### Madz commented on 2024-03-30

It may also be harmless slime mold but idk bcs no pics

### Tracy B commented on 2024-04-03

It’s doing much better. I let it sit out on my covered patio when it was warm and it was gone by end of day 😊

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