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Mold in my gritty?

15 years ago

So I was removing some stakes I had used for transplant plant support and when I pulled them out they all had what appeared to be mold on them. This only happened in one section of a planter box filled with gritty.

Any idea what this is (mold?). Is it damaging to the plants? Should I retransplant with fresh gritty?

Note this window container is on a north facing window and gets no direct light. I also have about 25 containers in the gritty mix now and this is the only one I have seen it in.

Here are pics:

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Comments (5)

greenman28 NorCal 7b/8a
15 years ago
Hey, Kernul, I've found some mold on my wooden skewer, as well.
I haven't noticed any negative effects on the plant in the container (a Black Pearl pepper),
so I'm going to assume it's not a problem. I did wipe the skewer off the first time I saw it.

Josh
tapla (mid-Michigan, USDA z5b-6a)
15 years ago
Plants live in harmony with thousands of species of fungi & molds, only a few of which cause problems under certain circumstances, so I wouldn't worry about it too much unless you start seeing issues you're quite sure are related.

Al
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kernul1
Original Author
15 years ago
Great. Thanks Josh and Al! I'll let it be then and just monitor the plants.

Thanks!
meyermike_1micha
15 years ago
Hi everyone.

I had some on a stick I left in one of my pots too. I just assumed it was natural when moisture rests against wood in dark places anyway.

Mike:-)
greenman28 NorCal 7b/8a
15 years ago
Yes, indeed, Mike :-) Welcome back!

Josh

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