vincent 121 Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 Hi everyone, I received some plants that have mold on them . I have the feeling it is spreading slowly (thanks God!!) How should I take care of it (= exterminate ) I know that I should ensure there is enough ventilation, but I'd like to know about a treatment that would not be bad for my Nepenthes, Lecanopteris and Heliamphora that are in the terrarium. Hope you can help! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vincent 121 Posted November 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 Here is a picture of that stupid fungus: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dicon 42 Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 this is just sooty mould that grows on nectar. just wash it off, it is not attacking the plant and will not spread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gardenofeden 244 Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 just check its not growing on exudate from scale insect though.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vincent 121 Posted November 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 Thanks for the answers! I'll check carefully tomorrow morning with some good light if there are any hidden insects. @Dicon: I have this on the leaves as well, does it fit with the "sooty mould" you're thinking about"? Any tip about what I should use to wash it off? Just water? I was thinking about the soap ("savon noir" = "black soap" in French, I'm not sure about the English name) dilution that can be used to treat plants attacked by scales. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dicon 42 Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 Just water will do, Stephen has made a good point though, it is often the first sign that scale is there, if so it will be above the soot as the honeydew from the scale falls to the leaves below the infestation. I would use a sprayer with water and a light rub with your fingers will remove most of the soot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vincent 121 Posted November 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 OK, thanks a lot! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vincent 121 Posted December 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 I forgot to mention if before, but no scales! I'm relieved!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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