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Variegated Monstera white mould in soil.

shadypmshadypm Posts: 68
in Problem solving
Hello fellow gardeners,

I have a variegate Monstera which has white stuff on the soil. I feel maybe it needs repotting? I have removed the top crust and sprinkled some cinnamon on. Read it acts as a anti fungal. Any ideas please? I hope it does not affect Monstera.

Thank you.

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  • philippasmith2philippasmith2 Posts: 3,742
    Unless your potting compost/soil was 100% sterile, I'd think it is simply the natural breakdown of the compost.
    If it isn't causing the plant a problem, I'd not worry.
    Just to add, you may like to replace the plastic support with a mossed stick - helps the aerial roots to cling.
    I'm sure others will have further advice.
  • shadypmshadypm Posts: 68
    Thank you Philippasmith2. I shall buy a moss post right away. I will keep an eye on it and top the soil up. I’m glad it’s not serious sounding.

    Regards,

    Shadyp
  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698
    Moss pole makes sense, I wouldn't be in a rush to repot. Remember not to overwater; you want the compost to become pretty dry between waterings. 
    "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour". 
  • shadypmshadypm Posts: 68
    Thank you Loxley. I should be receiving the miss post today. I’ve had the plant since mid Jan and watered it about 4 times. It was very dry yesterday before I gave it some water. 
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