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title: "My prayer plant keeps getting mold. I water with distilled only. What…"
description: "My prayer plant keeps getting mold. I water with distilled only. What do I need to do? Thanks in advance."
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# My prayer plant keeps getting mold. I water with distilled only. What…

_Posted by Brijae on 2025-11-27_

My prayer plant keeps getting mold. I water with distilled only. What do I need to do?

Thanks in advance.

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## 12 comments

### PlantNewbSTL commented on 2025-11-27

Where’s the mold? You mean those dark spots in the leaves? That’s normal. That’s part of the plant. Keep it up and your might flower like mine did today (I didn’t even know it was possible)

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#### Brijae replied on 2025-11-27

She’s beautiful, wow!!! 🤯

I’m referring to the mold growth in the soil.

#### PlantNewbSTL replied on 2025-11-27

I must be getting old lol I had to zoom in to see what you were talking about haha

#### Brijae replied on 2025-11-27

Hahahah it happens to the best of us!

### Miche commented on 2025-11-27

Sprinkle cinnamon over dry soil

#### Brijae replied on 2025-11-27

Ok should I wait until the soil fully dries out before adding the cinnamon?

### Miche commented on 2025-11-27

Yes because if wet, it can absorb more water \& worsen it. If your plant is healthy, repot it \& use hydrogen peroxide solution (3/4 water \& 1/4 H2O2 to sanitize roots \& stem

### Waspinator commented on 2025-11-27

That's not mold, That's flowerpot parasol. It's a harmless mushroom that's going to bloom. Don't let pets or children eat it, but otherwise enjoy the show. If it appears very often, it can indicate overwatering, but usually it's just enjoying the good soil

### Emma commented on 2025-11-27

I got that a few weeks ago, I just scooped out the first 1/4in of soil, waited until it was fully dry to water again, and made sure it had more ventilation! I'm definitely trying the cinnamon trick though

#### Nan replied on 2025-11-27

I agree with Emma 😁 you should change the pot or punch more holes at the bottom of the pot (if possible).  
The mold isn’t actually a bad thing, like Emma said, just scoop it out if you don’t like it.  
I notice my pots need more drainage when it smells like mushrooms-haha strange

### Stasia\_plantmom commented on 2025-11-27

What causes this?

#### Emma replied on 2025-11-28

it's a common spore that activates with long-term moist conditions. If you have more ventilation/airflow/drainage it shouldn't be a problem. It's not dangerous though

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