u/James_Junk_Bond

I got about 7 lophs in the mail a couple weeks ago and noticed today that most of the pots have mold growing on them. So I removed them all and dumped out all the soil and will repot them soon but first need some help figuring out where I went wrong or what I’m not taking into account.

I’ve attached pictures of the pots I got and the soil I used. I mixed the entire 5lb bag of rocks with a few handfuls of the soil, still have at least have that bag. I then put that into the pots and covered the top of the soil with just rocks. The pots are glazed ceramic. I have them indoors underneath an LED grow light.

I’ve only watered them once. I figured with the amount of rocks I used that there’s no way the soil would still be wet but sure enough when I dumped it out it was wet. I live the VA/MD area where it’s quite humid in the summer.

Should I just decrease the amount of organic soil even further, switch to terracotta pots, and get better air flow on them and maybe a heat mat?

My dad is a combat veteran with severe CPTSD, depression, panic attacks, and alcohol use disorder. He’s been through multiple psychiatrists and medications over the years without much success, and his mental health has declined significantly recently.

I’m flying to Tampa to be with him since the situation has gotten to the point where I’m concerned and I want to help him find the best care possible. Does anyone have recommendations for exceptional CPTSD psychiatrists, psychologists, trauma programs, or treatment facilities in the Tampa area (VA or civilian)? I’m especially interested in providers who have experience treating veterans with complex or treatment-resistant PTSD.

I’d really appreciate any personal experiences or recommendations. Thank you.

Need Help With Mold

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