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i need help! i just found the perfect window for my plant, and this happens! it looks like mood all on top of the soil. why did this happen? and more importantly, what do i do??
2 upvotes, 4 comments. Yik Yak image post by Anonymous in Plant Parenthood. "i need help! i just found the perfect window for my plant, and this happens! it looks like mood all on top of the soil. why did this happen? and more importantly, what do i do??"
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Anonymous 1w

It’s probably from top-watering it! Mold is pretty normal, I would break up the top of the soil by stirring, and sprinkle cinnamon on top, or some other natural anti-fungal. Bottom watering the plant will help to keep the top layer of soil dry, which can help prevent this!

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Anonymous 1w

mold* not mood

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1w

Thanks so much! I ended up taking it apart and repotting with new soil and there was soooo much water between the 2 pots definitely over watered her!! thank you!!!

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 1w

Of course :)

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