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title: "I am assuming this is mold…. The plant seems to be fine for the most…"
description: "I am assuming this is mold…. The plant seems to be fine for the most part due to blooming for the third or fourth time this season…. I know I need to repot…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Miranda"
published: "2024-03-11T22:48:53.779471Z"
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# I am assuming this is mold…. The plant seems to be fine for the most…

_Posted by Miranda on 2024-03-11_

I am assuming this is mold…. The plant seems to be fine for the most part due to blooming for the third or fourth time this season…. I know I need to repot asap but would you guys suggest a bigger pot? a smaller pot? Is it too tall of a pot?

Any suggestions will be most welcome. Thanks!

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## 2 comments

### V.curios commented on 2024-03-11

I’d say that is slime mold and will not harm the plant. I have also read slime molds are not known to be a danger to animals (pets or humans), unless someone maybe has an allergy to it. Consider it more of a nuisance than a disease if you don’t like to see it. It can be beneficial in breaking down organic matter, therefore providing nutrients to the plants. I do not repot a plant if it has slime mold in the soil, but if it moves onto the leaves or stems I would remove it from those areas.

### Madz commented on 2024-03-11

To me, those photos look like slime mold, which is harmless. You can stir the top layer of soil around if you don’t want to see it.

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