I've had house plants for years, and this year is my first for the fungus
gnats. I avoid chemical controls if I can. By letting my plants dry out more
than normal - I've got rid of the gnats. I used "Miracle-gro" potting soil
for the first time. It seems to retain water more than other potting soils.

Carlotta

"John Doe" wrote in message
...
I probably was over watering. I will try to wait for the top of the soil
to
dry before my next watering. My apartment gets quite warm, so I figured I
should water more. Thanks for your help.


"SugarChile" wrote in message
nk.net...
A fungus of any type usually indicates that you are overwatering, or not
allowing the surface of the soil to dry a bit between waterings. If it
were
me, I would scrape off and remove the top inch or so of soil and replace
it
with some fresh, good quality potting soil. Add some extra perlite in
the
replacement soil. Then don't water so much.

The gnats are called fungus gnats, and are indicative again of keeping
the
soil too soggy. If you let the soil dry between waterings it disrupts
their
life cycle and takes care of the problem.

Good luck,
Sue

Zone 6, Southcentral PA


"John Doe" wrote in message
...
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. Here are
pictures
to better explain:

http://joe.flintaero.com/gallery/fungus-among-us

I am also having problems with gnats, that I think hatched in the
soil,
and
are now flying all around the apartment. I have tried spraying soapy
water
on the top of the soil, but no luck. Anyone know what caused these or
how
to get rid of them?

Thanks!