Why is there a light grayish white mold on my house plants. I don't water them much so I know its not that?

I just noticed the mold. I repotted the two plants a few monthes ago and now it is just a thin layer. Should I talk the mold off. I and lost please help me out?

Why is there a light grayish white mold on my house plants. I don't water them much so I know its not that?
1. You probably need to repot the plant again soon to get rid of mold.


2. Wash the flower pot and perhaps dip it in a mild bleach solution to kill off mold spores.


3. Sterilize the soil by baking it in the oven at 180 degrees for about 30 minutes. Let it cool in oven. You can use a cookie sheet, spread aluminium foil over it and put the soil on top for baking.


4. Make sure that you place your plant in an area where it has better air circulation than in a dead-air-space corner. Unfortunately winter time is the time when there is not the same kind of fresh air circulating throughout the house as it is in the summer when all the windows are open.


5. If by any chance you have "mealybugs" (fuzzy + slimy to touch), using a Q-tip, soak all the bugs with ordinary rubbing alcohol. If you can, take plant out of soil and wash it in a mild dishwashing/water bath. Rinse off and repot in fresh soil.
Reply:Nicole,


Pls. go to Google/Searchbox + type in: Mealybug


Many websites with photos of these insects come up.


M. bugs R white insects who live in crotches of plants, tight spaces + suck nutrients fr. plants. Need to B eliminated or they kill plant. Report Abuse

Reply:It may not be mold, it may be a fungus.


Whatever it is it should be removed as it will probably kill the plant if left on.


To remove it, try holding it under the tap and flush it with luke warm water. Hold it so the water does not go into the flower pot.


After the wash, lie the pot on its side to drain out any excess water, do not water the plant until the soil is dry to the touch, or until the plant shows signs of wilting.
Reply:I think you've got mealybugs. They leave these cottony areas on your plants that are actually where the females have been laying eggs. You can wipe them off with a cotton ball or pad and rubbing alcohol. Start in one small area though, to see how your plant reacts to the alcohol (not all plants can take it) You can also make up a spray (25-50% alcohol, the rest water) and spray your plant (again, start with a small area). There are also insecticidal soaps and treatments based on pyrethrin that can be effective. I've linked to a site with lots of info in the source section. Good luck.
Reply:most mold come from too much watering. perhaps there is too much moisture in the air. you can try to remove the stuff with a tissue or paper towel, but it might come back. you better bet would be some kind of mold or fungus killer, check the local home and garden center for possible solutions

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