Yellow fungus/mold on soil in container plant

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The discussion centers around the presence of yellow growth on the soil of an orange tree growing in a pot. The growth is suspected to be a form of moss, but its impact on the plant's health is unclear. To address the issue, it is recommended to remove the plant from the pot, discard the top two inches of soil, and check for root-bound conditions. A cleaning solution made from cider vinegar and water should be used to spray the root ball, and the pot should be scrubbed with hot water and vinegar. Finally, re-potting with high-quality potting soil is advised to ensure the health of the plant.
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I have an orange tree growing in a pot, and lately the soil has been getting some yellow growth of some sort on it. I can't seem to find anything about it in any of my books. The plant doesn't appear to be adversely affected. Any ideas what it is? Is it a problem? Will it spread to my other plants?
 

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Remove the plant from the pot. Remove the top 2 inches of soil, might as well check to see if its root-bound at this point. Spray the root ball with a mixture of 1/4 cup of cider vinegar mixed with 1/2 gallon of water{which should be room temperature}.
Scrub the pot with a brush, very hot water and more vinegar. Re-pot using a good quality potting soil.
 
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