At first, mold in the soil can be confused with dust or lime from water, but it soon becomes clear that this is exactly it. An expert from the Zen channel “Exotica – an encyclopedia of house plants” told us what mistakes in care cause the soil to become moldy and how to get rid of this problem.
Mistake #1: Filling with water
Plants need to be watered not according to a schedule, but based on current conditions. So, in winter they need less moisture, but if you water them the same way as in summer, the soil will be constantly wet – the fungus loves such conditions.
Mistake #2: Darkness and lack of ventilation
In such a room, the fungus feels as comfortable as possible. Place the pot in a dark corner in a room that is not ventilated, and soon the ground will be covered with white cobwebs.
Mistake #3: Poor soil
Dense, heavy soil is another excellent condition for mold growth. If you bought the cheapest soil at the store, it may already have been contaminated with fungal spores. A large amount of organic matter and peat also leads to soil mold.
Mistake #4: Passion for natural fertilizers
If you put banana peels, potato peelings, egg shells and tea leaves on the soil, mold will grow by leaps and bounds.
Here's how to get rid of mold quickly
Simply remove the top layer of soil and replace it with fresh, dry soil. After this, change the care of the plant. Water it less often, wait until the soil dries out properly. After watering, loosen the roots to make the soil airy – the fungus does not welcome this.
Place the pot itself in a well-lit place, preferably away from a cold windowsill (usually this is important in winter).
If the problem is cheap soil, replant the plant in normal, light, breathable soil.
