Are Fungicides The Best Way To Get Rid Of Mold?

Are Fungicides The Best Way To Get Rid Of Mold?#430424

By TrapsAndDews -  Sat Feb 11, 2023 8:26 pm
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- Sat Feb 11, 2023 8:26 pm #430424

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.

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Re: Are Fungicides The Best Way To Get Rid Of Mold?#430495

By TrapsAndDews -  Sun Feb 12, 2023 5:14 pm
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- Sun Feb 12, 2023 5:14 pm #430495

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

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Re: Are Fungicides The Best Way To Get Rid Of Mold?#430518

By Intheswamp -  Sun Feb 12, 2023 7:07 pm
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- Sun Feb 12, 2023 7:07 pm #430518

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

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Re: Are Fungicides The Best Way To Get Rid Of Mold?#430536

By Panman -  Sun Feb 12, 2023 10:02 pm
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- Sun Feb 12, 2023 10:02 pm #430536

I don't think it will help with mold.

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Re: Are Fungicides The Best Way To Get Rid Of Mold?#430580

By TrapsAndDews -  Mon Feb 13, 2023 12:40 am
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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?

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Re: Are Fungicides The Best Way To Get Rid Of Mold?#430584

By Panman -  Mon Feb 13, 2023 3:03 am
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- Mon Feb 13, 2023 3:03 am #430584

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

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Re: Are Fungicides The Best Way To Get Rid Of Mold?#430585

By TrapsAndDews -  Mon Feb 13, 2023 5:04 am
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- Mon Feb 13, 2023 5:04 am #430585

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

So would hydrogen peroxide be a better option?

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Re: Are Fungicides The Best Way To Get Rid Of Mold?#430596

By Intheswamp -  Mon Feb 13, 2023 2:37 pm
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- Mon Feb 13, 2023 2:37 pm #430596

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.

Re: Are Fungicides The Best Way To Get Rid Of Mold?#430597

By steve booth -  Mon Feb 13, 2023 2:38 pm
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- Mon Feb 13, 2023 2:38 pm #430597

Good ventilation works wonders.

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Re: Are Fungicides The Best Way To Get Rid Of Mold?#430598

By Panman -  Mon Feb 13, 2023 2:46 pm
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- Mon Feb 13, 2023 2:46 pm #430598

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.

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Re: Are Fungicides The Best Way To Get Rid Of Mold?#430603

By Intheswamp -  Mon Feb 13, 2023 3:08 pm
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- Mon Feb 13, 2023 3:08 pm #430603

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!