Mold is not just a problem in living spaces. The dragon tree cultivated as a houseplant or its substrate can also become moldy. Since the spores of the fungi can be dangerous for humans, you should take immediate action.
What to do if there is mold on the dragon tree?
If the dragon tree has mold, you should cut off affected parts of the plant, treat the plant with fungicide and check whether other houseplants are infected. If the soil is moldy, it is advisable to replant the dragon tree in fresh, high-quality soil or hydroponics.
How do I recognize mold on the dragon tree?
If a dragon tree is moldy, theleaves are usually covered by a white fungal turf. The reason for this is the mold spores in the room air, which can settle on the plant, especially when the humidity is very high.
Gray mold also occasionally occurs on houseplants such as the Dracaena. It is characterized by a greyish, dusty coating that is soft to the touch. The fungus is encouraged by dead, organic material that has not been removed.
How do you remove mold from a dragon tree?
If mold has infected the dragon tree, you should cut off the affected parts of the plant as quickly as possible.
- Then treat the dracaena with a fungicide.
- If the dragon tree is heavily infected with mold or gray mold, it unfortunately has to be disposed of.
- Check all houseplants for mold growth to prevent further spread.
Why does the potting soil of the dragon tree get moldy?
Molds on the ground are a clear sign that theorganic balance of the substrate,in which the dragon tree stands,is out of balanceis. This happens, for example, if you have watered too heavily over a longer period of time.
Inferior potting soil tends to mold particularly quickly. This usually has a fairly high compost content. As a result, it has an unstable structure, which leads to poor ventilation over time. This promotes mold formation on the surface of the substrate.
What to do if the soil of the dragon tree is moldy?
Since mold on the surface of the earth is dangerous to he alth, you shouldrepot the dragon tree in question quickly:
- Do this work outdoors if possible. This prevents the spores from spreading into the room air.
- Remove the loose substrate and scrape the moldy surface well.
- Clean the pot thoroughly in vinegar water or use a new planter.
- Place the dragon tree in high-quality soil that you have enriched with sand or lava grit.
- Alternatively, plant the dragon tree hydroponically.
Tip
The white coating on the substrate can come from minerals
If there is a white coating on the potting soil of the dragon tree, it could also be mineral deposits from the irrigation water. You can tell this because the light layer can be lifted off in small pieces. They feel dry and grainy between the fingers. They can be crumbled finely.
