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title: "Hey guys! So I found this in the soil of my money tree, I think it’s…"
description: "Hey guys! So I found this in the soil of my money tree, I think it’s mold can anyone tell me what it is and how to get rid of it thanks! 🙏"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Goose"
published: "2025-02-14T17:42:00.289999Z"
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# Hey guys! So I found this in the soil of my money tree, I think it’s…

_Posted by Goose on 2025-02-14_

Hey guys! So I found this in the soil of my money tree, I think it’s mold can anyone tell me what it is and how to get rid of it thanks! 🙏

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## 3 comments

### Katrina commented on 2025-02-14

I’m not sure what it is, but I’d scrape off the soil an inch or two, sprinkle cinnamon and replace with fresh soil

### clefarie commented on 2025-02-14

mold like that is usually harmless or actually beneficial, a lot of the time it happens because of overwatering/poor drainage. :)

#### Goose replied on 2025-02-14

Oh okay! Thank you so much!

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