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Green Slime Mold on Flytrap Soil: Harmless but Ugly—Scrape and Increase Sun/Rain

Slime Mold = Cosmetic, Not Harmful

Common on constantly moist soil. Won't hurt plants.

Removal & Prevention

Scrape off top ¼" of soil, replace with fresh.

Move to full sun + rain exposure—both suppress slime mold naturally.

Outdoor tray culture eliminates most slime mold issues.

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