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Do houseplants
harbor mold?
No. If your interior plants are being cared for properly mold
will never be a problem. Unlike plants in the outdoors, plants
for interior environments are planted in a media mixture that
has been sterilized. This sterilization is done to eliminate
pests, plant diseases, fungi, and molds. For mold to form in
soil it requires bacteria from a decaying source such as rotting
leaves, consistently damp soil, and little or no light. Properly
maintained houseplants such as those that are cared for by an
interior landscape professional never have the opportunity to
produce mold. Planterra's plants are maintained at closely monitored
moisture levels that allow for the soil to dry slightly between
water applications. Planterra never permits foreign inorganic
or organic matter to remain in or on the soil. Plants should
always be placed in environments with light levels appropriate
to the plant variety.
There has never been a confirmed case of dangerous mold growing
in an indoor planter. According to the Wisconsin Department
of Health "the presence of mold in a building does not in itself
constitute a health threat."
Click here to read the state of Wisconsin Department of Health
guidance report on indoor mold. |
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