White mold on soil

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  1. brow5411

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    Two or three of my indoor plants now have a white mold on top of the soil. Is there a homemade recipe I can try to get rid of it? Thanks so much.
     
  2. Two or three of my indoor plants now have a white mold on top of the soil. Is there a homemade recipe I can try to get rid of it? Thanks so much.
     
  3. Newt

    Newt Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Hi Brow,

    From this site:
    http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extpubs/plantsci/landscap/pp744w.htm#trouble
    "A white or light yellow mold-like growth may indicate the presence of a saprophytic soil fungus, a fungus that lives on dead or decaying matter. The fungus will not harm the plant but may indicate unsterile potting medium or an overwatered plant."

    Newt
     
  4. I recently transplanted indoor plants and now the soil as a white mold on the top of the soil.What should I do?
     
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    Newt Well-Known Member 10 Years

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