Indoor plants can develop mold on your soil. However, indoor plants cannot cause mold on walls inside your home. Mold in houseplant soil can often be a good sign of soil health although it can be unsightly. This typical houseplant mold cannot spread to other areas of your house.
How to remove mold from indoor plants
To remove mold from indoor plant soil take a spoon to scrape off the top layer of soil. Consider using an antifungal powder or spray over the top layer of soil and reapplying when needed. Watering your plants less frequently will help mold to develop less quickly.
Where does mold on your walls come from?
Mold on the walls inside your home can be caused by a few different things. Mold can develop from high levels of humidity and poor ventilation. Inside your home airflow controls how quickly air cycles through your home. With high levels of humidity and poor airflow this gives mold more opportunities to grow and thrive on your walls. Mold needs time to grow, and cold wet, dark environments are the ideal spaces for mold to take hold inside your home.
Flooding and leaks in your home are another primary cause of mold on your walls. Standing water or wet walls allows bacteria and fungi to thrive. This will lead to mold growth on your walls and if left untreated can make you incredibly sick. Take note of basements and leaks behind your walls or roof. These spaces are the most likely areas to find leaks leading to mold in your home.
When watering your indoor plants, always remember to empty out any water trays or cachepots. Stay vigilant and ensure that all water spills are cleaned up, especially on hardwood surfaces.
These are the best practices to use when monitoring your home for mold. If you do find mold growing in your home please make sure to contact a mold removal service as soon as possible. Your health depends on it!
