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Anna

My soil is growing mold! Does anyone have any idea if this is okay and if I should leave it alone? Or should I scoop it up and discard? Completely replace the soil? Any ideas are helpful! Thank you! P.s. both pots have plenty of drainage between the perlite and the orchid bark mixture I only water when the soil is dry but the mold just popped up recently

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  1. JDW

    Sprinkle cinnamon!

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    • Sydnei

      i’d scoop out that top layer and sprinkle cinnamon. bottom water whenever this is dry. this should help with fungus gnats too btw. good luck

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  2. MikeNeedsMorePlants

    I have asthma and allergies, so I prefer my plants mold and fungus free, especially if they're indoor plants. I'd spray the topsoil with 3:1 parts water and diluted (3%) hydrogen peroxide. Just make sure to mix a fresh batch every time you apply since the hydrogen peroxide starts to break down and lose its efficacy when exposed to light

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    • Erika

      Yes, this is good advice!

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  3. Lando

    I use a small desk fan and found it helps pretty much eliminate that from occurring on most of my plants.

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