What would you mix into the soil to make it drain better? Maybe I need a
bigger pot too.


"Iris Cohen" wrote in message
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My plants seem to have this fungus growing on the top of the soil. It
appears as a white powder in splotches around the soil.

White powder on top of the soil is more likely to be excess salts. Either
way,
it is a sign of poor drainage. You need a more open soil mix.

I am also having problems with gnats, that I think hatched in the soil,
and
are now flying all around the apartment.

Same cause, soggy, poorly drained soil.

Iris,
Central NY, Zone 5a, Sunset Zone 40
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