Green Slime on Soil

BAAWSE

Member
So I'm doing my first grow and I notice this green slime developing on the top of my soil. I tried googling but nothing had pics. So what is it and what do I do about it?

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ASMALLVOICE

Well-Known Member
Me personally, I would get that thing in some fresh soil and dispose of that stuff. I can see that stuff doing bad things to that little plant, not sure what, but more than likely bad.

Peace

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Monstarr88

Member
That looks to me might b some green slime alge from the soil being to moist which coulda came from the bark b in there..or the light being on n the top soil bein really wet. I thoughtbit was moss at first but I think its algae. Id let it dry out a little scrap the top dressing b of aftrr. N then either replant it. Or watering less but u must b soaking it forbit to grow like that
 

BAAWSE

Member
well i can tell you 100% im not soaking it. in fact i'm underwatering. it's a 500mL water bottle but in half, but i only water half a shot glass of water day. i use so little water that none drips out of the bottom.
 

Monstarr88

Member
where did you get the soil from. was it outsidr un a garden where ut could have had prior contami.ation w a algae or moss. usuy green alga is a type of cyanobacteria I believe so its totly possible. id go buy a 1 gallon pot n a bag of happy frog n replant it. or some pro mix.
 

Anatory

Member
If your soil starts to get the slightest color of green thats an indication your starting to possibly grow Algae.
 

BAAWSE

Member
where did you get the soil from. was it outsidr un a garden where ut could have had prior contami.ation w a algae or moss. usuy green alga is a type of cyanobacteria I believe so its totly possible. id go buy a 1 gallon pot n a bag of happy frog n replant it. or some pro mix.
it's like a $5 bag from home depot. i think i might just scoop it out continually, tho.
 

Monstarr88

Member
go n buy a bag from the grow shop of happy frog. you dont wanna deal w problems. work smart not hard my man. less problems with your ladies is a must that shit can take over.
 
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