What is mold on plant soil? Most commonly, it is harmless saprophytic fungus This is a white fluffy mold growing in clumps or a thin carpet on your indoor plant soils

If you have a chronic respiratory illnesses like severe asthma, an auto immune disease or severe allergies to molds and fungus you might be susceptible to otherwise harmless common soil molds

It’s likely you have some plant management methods that are encouraging molds and harming your plants

Molds grow well on constantly moist soils with poor drainage Most houseplants do not like constantly wet soils On our site, we have a great guide on how to properly water your houseplants

Prioritize well draining pots, and bottom watering your plants If the topsoil is constantly moist, it is likely to attract mold

Heavy plant foliage overhanging the pot eliminates airflow to the soil Try pruning the bottom foliage back to allow air and light to your soil, if possible

A steady constant airflow will deter mold spores from developing Light will also combat mold, because mold loves dark, dim places

Soils that are heavy in organic matter like bark are more likely to attract mold Consider replanting to a less organic soil that contains perilite to air and lighten the soil

Mold spores travel through the air and often settle onto the top of plant leaves   Occasionally using a wet paper towel to wipe your plant leaves can greatly reduce mold growth

Hydrogen peroxide has many great uses and benefits for plants One of the benefits it offers is its ability to kill all fungus, molds, and other pathogens living in your plants soil Killing mold spores off with occasional drenches like this is a good plant management tool to keep in your toolbox

We recommend you combine these plant management techniques, hydrogen peroxide drenches and sprays to kill and deter molds on plant soils while actually benefitting your plants in many ways Cleansing the soils of molds, and other pathogens, combine with sprays that also deter and kill off pests, remove dust and leaf borne mold spores

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