White foamy, fungus like stuff growing under bell pepper
Pepper, bell None Given
I checked under my containers today and my red bell pepper plant has this white foamy, fungus like stuff growing out of the drainage holes. Is my pepper plant doomed? If not how do I remedy this? I'm a first timer here so go easy on me 😊
Under side of bell pepper container
Posted
by: Eve P
(1 point)
Posted: April 12, 2016
Answers
I think it is white mold fungus. The fungus feeds on decomposing organic matter in soil and won't harm the plants. The conditions like excess watering, poor drainage and old contaminated soil encourages fungus growth.
Remedy:
1. Scrape out the fungus and place the containers in well-ventilated area.
2. If mold growth is sever, repot the plant using new sterile soil. Also sterile the containers using bleach (1 part bleach in 9 parts water for 10 min) and wash up with detergent and water before use.
3. Avoid overwatering and water only when top soil is dry.
4. Provide proper drainage to pots.
Remedy:
1. Scrape out the fungus and place the containers in well-ventilated area.
2. If mold growth is sever, repot the plant using new sterile soil. Also sterile the containers using bleach (1 part bleach in 9 parts water for 10 min) and wash up with detergent and water before use.
3. Avoid overwatering and water only when top soil is dry.
4. Provide proper drainage to pots.
Posted
by: Dr. Ravishankar Narayana
(15 points)
Posted: April 12, 2016
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