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title: "Does anyone know what these white dots are? I have been told it might…"
description: "Does anyone know what these white dots are? I have been told it might be mold fertilizer… but I’m not for sure so I’m asking on here. I have gotten rid of them…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/reGnX7K3StqCfipC4Gtt2w/w-L4MC_wQaeDS6xwuZVY7g"
community: "Plant Pro Tips"
author: "Nikki"
published: "2024-11-20T00:18:40.112255Z"
language: "en"
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# Does anyone know what these white dots are? I have been told it might…

_Posted by Nikki on 2024-11-20_

Does anyone know what these white dots are? I have been told it might be mold fertilizer… but I’m not for sure so I’m asking on here. I have gotten rid of them before and added new soil but it keeps coming back

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## 5 comments

### eatyacarbs commented on 2024-11-20

a harmless saprophytic fungus 😎

#### Nikki replied on 2024-11-20

interesting, thank you!

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2024-11-20

Yup.. thee fungus is alive and well

#### Nikki replied on 2024-11-20

so it’s fine to let it be?

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2024-11-20

Yes. It's not harmful to the plant. It's often present if the potting soil had an inoculation in it.

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