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title: "Never had a plant before and this one has been sitting around for…"
description: "Never had a plant before and this one has been sitting around for months.does anyone know what the green stuff is? And how to get rid of it?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/UQu-ao5QRoqG_13bGQNSjw"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Ashley"
published: "2024-07-24T16:18:06.867751Z"
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# Never had a plant before and this one has been sitting around for…

_Posted by Ashley on 2024-07-24_

Never had a plant before and this one has been sitting around for months.does anyone know what the green stuff is? And how to get rid of it?

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## 1 comment

### Dev commented on 2024-07-24

is mold, carefully scrape off top layer \& spray w hydrogen peroxide diluted by water, 3:1 ration. ensure it’s getting enough light as well

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