---
title: "Is this mold? I think it is so I cut it off or did I do it for…"
description: "Is this mold? I think it is so I cut it off or did I do it for nothing? I’m thinking that if it is, it’s from using that neem oil, soap and water mixture…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Qv3AUcB12GW17VI2KOezCQ"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Jules"
published: "2025-06-08T01:07:49.937935Z"
language: "en"
image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Bo7srEs04tROHmqRUGJ_NvJ91MXdVYx42QO9n1ss8u0/Epy6canxQpmPIgJk3kCtWQ.webp?size=large"
---

[Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) / [Pests, diseases and problems](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md)

# Is this mold? I think it is so I cut it off or did I do it for…

_Posted by Jules on 2025-06-08_

Is this mold? I think it is so I cut it off or did I do it for nothing? I’m thinking that if it is, it’s from using that neem oil, soap and water mixture everyone online says to use for gnat pesticide

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Bo7srEs04tROHmqRUGJ_NvJ91MXdVYx42QO9n1ss8u0/Epy6canxQpmPIgJk3kCtWQ.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Bo7srEs04tROHmqRUGJ_NvJ91MXdVYx42QO9n1ss8u0/6eGQgHxCTUe_Kf4WdWxb9Q.webp?size=large)

## 5 comments

### Adian Rankin commented on 2025-06-08

Mmmm neem oil could do that under the right conditions in light, but it could be fungal. As long as no other leaves have this, you’re fine.

For the neem oil, I would just use it in the soil unless you see there is an active infestation. I normally spray the soil down after a thorough watering.

### Phil commented on 2025-06-08

Neem oil will concentrate the suns rays and can possibly burn your plants in spots where the neem oil droplets are. It needs to dry first.

### Yolanda commented on 2025-06-08

Are you using the neem oil in the heat of the day? It will burn your foliage it is recommended to use it early morning or at night

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-06-08

That's does kinda look like scorching

### Dj commented on 2025-06-08

☹️

---

_Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_