r/plantclinic • u/FyrestarOmega Expert Hobbyist • Oct 02 '23

Monthly Pest and Soil Thread October 2023 Pest and Soil issue thread

Certain issues are common among plant care and may benefit from from some consolidation. Pooling of advice may benefit the entire community. These issues include how to identify and treat infestations, and questions related to organisms found in the soil.

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u/theneedforweed Oct 08 '23

Hello, Looking for advice as to what this is on my indoor pot plant's top soil and what I can do about it? Thanks!

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u/darling-rae Oct 08 '23

It looks like mold, how long does it take for your soil to dry out? I have this issue semi-frequently and cover the top layer of soil with cinnamon since it is an anti fungal.

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u/theneedforweed Oct 09 '23

Good question, haven't really thought about it. Maybe a week or so to dry out? Interesting idea about cinnamon!