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Mold and Mildew

10 years ago

What can cause mold or mildew on the sides of a plant pot?

I have a 6 inch, terra cotta pot that I have an aloe plant in.

I give it 8oz of water a week. It is growing very well, with no signs of root rot

I have been wiping it off with soap and water.

so what could I do to help stop it from forming? am using too much water? the soil is dry down to the first knuckle, and I have two inches of pebbles in the bottom of the pot.

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Comments (4)

pixie_lou
10 years ago
Is it white? I'm wondering if it's minerals leaching from the water as opposed to mold or mildew.
derekellis
Original Author
10 years ago
yes its white, but im not so sure if its mineral deposits.

its damp, slimy texture like. I used bottled water to water my plant

I will post a picture if it forms again.
derekellis
Original Author
10 years ago
well I have let the pot and soil dry, and its turned mineral like. Perhaps is just minerals left over from evaporated water after all?
pixie_lou
10 years ago
Since its a terra cotta pot, it could also be minerals leaching out of the pot.

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