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title: "What’s happening with my ZZ 😭😭 what’s this"
description: "What’s happening with my ZZ 😭😭 what’s this"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Joana"
published: "2025-07-01T15:42:07.648207Z"
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# What’s happening with my ZZ 😭😭 what’s this

_Gepostet von Joana am 2025-07-01_

What’s happening with my ZZ 😭😭 what’s this

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## 6 Kommentare

### Mogeezy Terracotta kommentierte am 2025-07-01

Looks like some kind of soil issue. I would try replanting in new soil. Or mix 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide with a liter of water to help kill the bacteria growing in the soil! Good luck ❤️

#### Joana antwortete am 2025-07-01

Thank You

### Madison kommentierte am 2025-07-01

This looks like you might be overwatering causing bacteria/mold to form. As the previous comment said you can replace the soil. But you can also buy a fungicide (I like the brand Arber) and this will treat it. Don’t let your ZZ fool you into thinking it needs water. Mine only gets water/fertilizer once every month and a half or 2 months.

#### Joana antwortete am 2025-07-01

I water it every month it was my dad who watered it a few days ago and the leaves were turning yellow, I took outside for an hour to dry in the sun and now these are tiny ants I already checked, thank you for your information

#### Madison antwortete am 2025-07-01

Luckily the fungus that you’re seeing is not harmful to the plant, it’s just yucky to look at. Has happened to several of mine.

#### Joana antwortete am 2025-07-03

Ok, I changed the soil and washed it well

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