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Would fungicide be a good way to stop mold from developing on my pots during dormancy and in my seedling pots? I've tried alcohol on pots with seedlings, but it doesn't always do a good job. Hydrogen peroxide seems to prevent mold, but I don't know if it gets rid of it.

Also, what are some good brands of fungicide you would recommend for carnivorous plants?

TrapsAndDews wrote: ↑Sun Feb 12, 2023 5:14 pm Also, what are some good brands of fungicide you would recommend for carnivorous plants?

See if this link works. It’s for Bayer BioAdvanced 3-In-1 Insect, Disease and Mite Control. It seems lots of people use this.

https://www.amazon.com/BioAdvanced-7012 ... 2565369726

I don't think it will help with mold.

Panman wrote: ↑Sun Feb 12, 2023 10:02 pm I don't think it will help with mold.

BioAdvanced 3-In-1 or fungicides overall?

Fungus is different than mold. I don't know that a fungicide will kill mold.

I always thought that mold was part of the fungi kingdom.

So would hydrogen peroxide be a better option?

From what I've read, molds are in the fungi family. Can you get some pictures of the offending growth? I understand that springtails have an appetite for both mold and mildew.

Good ventilation works wonders.

Cheers
Steve

I stand corrected. Fungicide should kill mold. In that case I would try the Bioadvanced 3-in-1. It is know to be tolerated well by CP although Drosera will pout for a month after being sprayed.

Panman, do you know if the problem with sundews pouting is caused when they're directly sprayed or when their soil is sprayed? I was just wondering if using something like and index card held in place to shield the plant from having the spray hit it might help. Or, possibly even a small amount of diluted mix of the 3-in-1 poured over the surface? I have no idea as I've never used it (but will if I need to, thus my questions! ). Thanks!

I do not know. When I use it, it is for a pest so the whole plant gets sprayed.

Once again, I'm going to suggest trying a cinnamon spray. http://www.flytrapcare.com/phpBB3/post3 ... ml#p371851

Panman wrote: ↑Mon Feb 13, 2023 3:21 pm I do not know. When I use it, it is for a pest so the whole plant gets sprayed.

Gotcha.

Do you use this full strength? I have a slight white haze developing in my Pingdom that I am keeping a close eye on.