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title: "does anyone know what this is? is it mold? it started growing in my…"
description: "does anyone know what this is? is it mold? it started growing in my philodendron plant. i put systemic houseplant insect control in it last week, could that…"
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author: "violet"
published: "2024-05-27T15:30:44.260415Z"
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# does anyone know what this is? is it mold? it started growing in my…

_Publicado por violet el 2024-05-27_

does anyone know what this is? is it mold? it started growing in my philodendron plant. i put systemic houseplant insect control in it last week, could that have anything to do with it??

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## 4 comentarios

### Lynda comentó el 2024-05-27

It does look like mold. I would just rough up the soil and sprinkle cinnamon on top of the soil. If it’s mold, that should do ya’. 😊💚🪴

#### violet respondió el 2024-05-27

that sounds easy enough. thank you!! ☺️♥️

### ila comentó el 2024-05-27

i think it’s probably the systemic insect control. i’ve heard they can develop like this. it’s not harmful

#### violet respondió el 2024-05-28

that’s what i suspected since it happened shortly after i added that. as long as it’s not harmful! thank you for your reply!

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