Orchid Winter in Florida -- Mold/Fungus!?

[Jo Ann]

That’s one thing about Florida mold is every where….I like to use clay pots and its always growing on the outside of them…every so often I go wipe them off then it builds up again...

[cb977]

Originally Posted by Jo Ann

That’s one thing about Florida mold is every where….I like to use clay pots and its always growing on the outside of them…every so often I go wipe them off then it builds up again...

Hi Joann

Are you getting algae on the pots or white mold? My clay pots get algae on the outsides and I don't worry about that but I think snow mold in the pot is what Angela is talking about.

Maybe Ross's suggestion of Physan 20 will help the snow mold and repotting won't be necessary.

That being said...if they were mine, I'd be putting them in a new mix after cleaning the roots very well.

We all do things differently...you have to do what you're comfortable with.

[Jo Ann]

Originally Posted by cb977

Hi Joann

Are you getting algae on the pots or white mold? My clay pots get algae on the outsides and I don't worry about that but I think snow mold in the pot is what Angela is talking about.

Maybe Ross's suggestion of Physan 20 will help the snow mold and repotting won't be necessary.

That being said...if they were mine, I'd be putting them in a new mix after cleaning the roots very well.

We all do things differently...you have to do what you're comfortable with.

No I've never seen the snow mold just the algae one... Actually I had this mini rose that was always being attacked by a powdery white mildew...could it be the same?