Oppose to common belief, overhead watering does not increase powdery mildew. Indeed, a good dose of overhead watering can help to rinse the powdery mildew and mold spores off your plants.
However, do not do this too often or you will risk having other plant problems.
1. Shade promotes powdery mildew. Sunlight and good air circulation are important to keep powdery mildew at bay.
2. Though mold and mildew thrive in damp climate, powdery mildew fungi grow rapidly in dry, warm environment.
3. Powdery mildew is not always white and powdery. Mold fungi on plants can appear as yellow patches.
Mold is very hazardous not only to the building structure, but to one’s health. Prolong exposure to toxic mold can cause fatal illnesses. Find out what are the symptoms and tell-tale signs of mold exposure and mold illness / mold sickness. Understand the diseases that caused by prolong exposure to toxic black mold and seek immediate medical treatments.
Common symptoms of mold illness:
1. Headache / migraine
2. Red and watery eyes
3. Stuffy and runny nose, irritated nose, nasal congestion
It is very common to have mold and mildew growth around window sills. Watch this video to learn how to quickly and safely remove the mold around window sills.
Here’s what you will need for a do-it-yourself mold removal procedure:
