grey mould on Pothos
Quick answer
If your Pothos has grey mould, the most likely cause is: Grey mould (Botrytis cinerea) spreads in damp, stagnant air conditions when temperatures are between 59-75°F (15-24°C), attacking soft plant tissues through wound sites and producing fuzzy grey-brown mycelium that kills cells within 48-72 hours.
Start here:
- 1. Immediately isolate affected plants and cut out all infected parts with sterile scissors, dust cuts with ground charcoal
- 2. Improve air circulation — move plant to a better-ventilated location with at least 6 inches spacing from neighboring plants
Why Pothos gets grey mould
Epipremnum aureum
Grey mould (Botrytis cinerea) spreads in damp, stagnant air conditions when temperatures are between 59-75°F (15-24°C), attacking soft plant tissues through wound sites and producing fuzzy grey-brown mycelium that kills cells within 48-72 hours.
How to reverse grey mould on Pothos
- 1
Immediately isolate affected plants and cut out all infected parts with sterile scissors, dust cuts with ground charcoal
- 2
Improve air circulation — move plant to a better-ventilated location with at least 6 inches spacing from neighboring plants
- 3
Remove all dead plant material and fallen debris from soil surface
- 4
Spray remaining plant parts with a copper-based fungicide if infection is extensive
- 5
Wash plant with weak soap solution and keep it slightly cooler while recovering
Keep grey mould off this Pothos
Improve ventilation around plants by spacing them at least 6 inches apart. Reduce humidity by placing pots on pebble trays with water that evaporates away from pot bases. Never allow plant debris or wilted flowers to remain on soil surfaces.
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