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title: "Help! I just noticed this white substance at the bottom of my…"
description: "Help! I just noticed this white substance at the bottom of my terracotta planter, near the drainage hole. There appears to be white dots as well. Is it a pest…"
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# Help! I just noticed this white substance at the bottom of my…

_Camy님이 2024-10-17에 게시함_

Help! I just noticed this white substance at the bottom of my terracotta planter, near the drainage hole. There appears to be white dots as well. Is it a pest or just mold? Thank you in advance! ❤️

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## 8개의 댓글

### Kades님이 2024-10-17에 댓글을 남겼어요.

I believe you are correct that this is a type of fungus. Some type of saprophytic fungi, maybe Leucocoprinus birnbaumii. Shouldn’t be an issue! You can wipe the pot down with a very diluted bleach/water mix. Just try to avoid the soil.

Soil is likely just staying too moist. not enough air circulation or not enough drainage in the soil.

#### Camy님이 2024-10-17에 답변했습니다.

Fantastic thank you so much 🥹❤️

### Jillian Champ님이 2024-10-17에 댓글을 남겼어요.

I’m pretty sure it’s mold you can spray with hydrogen peroxide and wipe it

#### Camy님이 2024-10-17에 답변했습니다.

Thank youu😍

### eatyacarbs님이 2024-10-17에 댓글을 남겼어요.

this is generally harmless to your plants - i treat it with a sprinkle of cinnamon when i see it to avoid chemicals. it works and won’t harm your roots/soil

#### Camy님이 2024-10-19에 답변했습니다.

Thanks!💕💕

### KrissiP님이 2024-10-17에 댓글을 남겼어요.

I've seen a lot of others say this is just a fungus that can happen and that it's just a sign of heathy soil

#### Camy님이 2024-10-19에 답변했습니다.

Perfect thank you!❤️

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