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title: "Hello All - what is this white stuff in my pot? I thought it was the…"
description: "Hello All - what is this white stuff in my pot? I thought it was the white fertilizer maybe… Does anyone know? How would I fix this? Thank you."
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author: "KJBinNYC"
published: "2025-11-04T16:06:40.897247Z"
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# Hello All - what is this white stuff in my pot? I thought it was the…

_Posted by KJBinNYC on 2025-11-04_

Hello All - what is this white stuff in my pot? I thought it was the white fertilizer maybe… Does anyone know? How would I fix this? Thank you.

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## 3 comments

### Marni commented on 2025-11-04

I get the same little white stuff… I think it’s from moisture but would also like to know

### Sunny commented on 2025-11-04

It’s fungal growth. Slow drying moisture and organic material in the soil promote its growth. Not harmful to plants. Can indicate the soil is not drying fast enough or you’re watering too often. Can indicate poor airflow around the plant and may need a fan. A commercial fungicide a clear it if it gets out of hand. It’s typically dies off if you increase airflow and let the soil dry a bit more before watering. 🪴🍀

### KJBinNYC commented on 2025-11-04

Thanks so much!

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