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title: "Is this mold growing on my plant? So grossed out!!! Help!!!"
description: "Is this mold growing on my plant? So grossed out!!! Help!!!"
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# Is this mold growing on my plant? So grossed out!!! Help!!!

_Laurenさんが2024-12-03に投稿しました_

Is this mold growing on my plant? So grossed out!!! Help!!!

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## 5件のコメント

### Ji11さんが2024-12-03にコメントしました

Mold and fungal spores are naturally in soil. They’re actually a good sign. If you re noticing buildup on the surface it’s most likely from using tap water. You can remove the top layer of soil and spray the soil surface weekly with neem oil to prevent it. More aeration added to your soil mixture would also help (perlite, bark, pumice)

#### Laurenさんが2024-12-03に返信しました

Should I be using distilled water instead?

#### Ji11さんが2024-12-03に返信しました

It depends on your overall water quality but filtered, distilled, reverse osmosis, or rain water is best  
I edited my comment to add aeration as well I think that would help

### Wolfen 🐺さんが2024-12-03にコメントしました

Usually caused by low air circulation. You can spritz it with peroxide or sprinkle on ceylon cinnamon and mix in. Both have antifungal properties

### Sinister Biscuitsさんが2024-12-04にコメントしました

I have used baking cinnamon successfully to inhibit mold. I had this same problem with my tradescantia because it was in an irrigation pot and all the water wasn’t evaporating. I also use distilled only for my plants. And I’ve seen more success with that

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