PREVENT
& REMOVE
IN HOUSEPLANT SOIL
MOLD
WHEN?
WHY?
Houseplant mold is typically a Saprophytic mold. It uses the carbon it gets from organic material to grow and develop. And this is essentially why it likes to turn your damp houseplant soil into a breeding ground.
IS IT BAD
FOR HUMANS?
Mold in plant soil is a different story for humans. For some individuals, it can cause serious health problems. For many people, it will produce allergic reactions such as sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, skin irritations.
PREVENT
MOLD IN SOIL
HOW TO:
Proccess:
Start with new, sterile soil.
Do not water your houseplant unless the soil is dry.
Never let plants sit in saucers full of water.
Air circulation in your home is key.
Make sure your soil gets a hit of sun daily.
PREVENT
MOLD IN SOIL
CONT:
Proccess Continued:
Remove dead leaves immediately.
Dust your houseplants regularly.
Sprinkle the top layer of soil with cinnamon or baking soda.
Use an all-natural organic microbial inoculant.
REMOVE
MOLD IN SOIL
HOW TO:
No shortcuts on this one. Take your plant out of the moldy soil, clean the pot thoroughly to make sure no soil is left behind, then re-pot your plant with sterilized soil.
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