How to Get Rid of Mold in Plant Soil
How to Get Rid of Mold in Plant Soil. Mold can grow abundantly on the top of plant soil. A common cause of mold growth is over watering. Insufficient air flow and high humidity also aid in the production of mold, which poses a danger to plants and humans, so use caution when attempting to remove it. Wear protective gloves and a dusk mask to prevent...
Mold can grow abundantly on the top of plant soil. A common cause of mold growth is over watering. Insufficient air flow and high humidity also aid in the production of mold, which poses a danger to plants and humans, so use caution when attempting to remove it. Wear protective gloves and a dusk mask to prevent contact with the mold. To eliminate these dangerous spores from your plant soil, follow specific methods the remove and kill the offending fungus.
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Things You'll Need
Drainage pot
Protective gloves
Potting soil
Spray bottle
Apple cider vinegar
Water
Step 1
Take your pot of soil outdoors. While wearing protective gloves, remove the top 1-inch layer of soil.
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Step 2
Transfer the soil to a different pot or planter. Make sure it has adequate drainage holes in the bottom.
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Step 3
Replace the removed top layer of soil with fresh potting soil.
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Step 4
Mix a solution of 3 tbsp. of apple cider vinegar and 1 gallon of water. Fill a spray bottle with the solution.
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Step 5
Spray the top layer of soil with the vinegar solution one day before watering. This will help to eliminate any remaining mold spores and prevent future growth.
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