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title: "Is this mold on my flytraps soil? The plant itself isn't doing too…"
description: "Is this mold on my flytraps soil? The plant itself isn't doing too great :( also, should I keep it near other plants?"
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community: "Carnivorous Corner"
author: "VioletCrow"
published: "2024-07-13T19:26:09.555113Z"
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# Is this mold on my flytraps soil? The plant itself isn't doing too…

_Posted by VioletCrow on 2024-07-13_

Is this mold on my flytraps soil? The plant itself isn't doing too great :( also, should I keep it near other plants?

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## 3 comments

### send\_nodes commented on 2024-07-13

It’s probably saprophytic fungi, which is harmless.

General Venus fly trap info:  
• It’s very difficult to grow these indoors because they need lots of light  
• They cannot have any fertilizer or regular soil; they need nutrient-free substrate such as sphagnum moss, perlite, etc  
• They drink A LOT so it’s a good idea to have a tray of water under the nursery pot

#### VioletCrow replied on 2024-07-13

Omg, thank you! I have 3 so I'll move them all outside! Thank you for all the advice! Seriously, I was so worried :D

#### send\_nodes replied on 2024-07-13

Happy to help! :) it might take a while for them to bounce back

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