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title: "Does Anyone know what this white mold on my Venus fly traps soil(peat…"
description: "Does Anyone know what this white mold on my Venus fly traps soil(peat moss and perlite) mixture. How do you get rid of it."
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community: "Carnivorous Corner"
author: "CarnivorePlantLover"
published: "2025-05-29T19:43:59.788991Z"
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# Does Anyone know what this white mold on my Venus fly traps soil(peat…

_Posted by CarnivorePlantLover on 2025-05-29_

Does Anyone know what this white mold on my Venus fly traps soil(peat moss and perlite) mixture. How do you get rid of it.

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## 2 comments

### Ryan commented on 2025-05-29

That’s just a saprophytic fungus, not a big deal. It grows when your soil is wet (which it should be for a flytrap so you’re good there), and usually when there’s low airflow too. The easiest way to increase airflow for a flytrap is to simply put it outside if you can, since they do better outside anyway. If you’re doing this, acclimate your plant in 1 hour increments in order to avoid killing it. Do research on if you can grow it outside in your area, but most places in the United States are suitable.

### CarnivorePlantLover commented on 2025-05-29

Thank You! I will look if I can put it outside

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