Thread: gah, MOLD!

You said black mold ! I had white mold once and was told it was a good sign ? I simply wiped it off, I keep my humidor at 70% .. I feel for you its not only a expensive loss but the collection of favourites.

i keep 'm at 70% . i use distilled water. feel for your loss. you made me scared will check more often. greetzzzz

What does the mold look like? Is it pretty obvious when you get it?

there is a difference between mold and plum and most don't know the difference.

Originally Posted by z06Drew

there is a difference between mold and plum and most don't know the difference.

I agree!

Originally Posted by z06Drew

there is a difference between mold and plum and most don't know the difference.

Plume (also called Bloom)-- A naturally occurring phenomenon in the cigar aging process, also called plume, caused by the oils that exude from the tobacco. It appears as a fine white powder and can be brushed off. Not to be confused with mold, this is bluish and stains the wrapper.

The best way to tell is to try and brush off the article you think may be Plume or Mold. If it leaves a black mark on the cigar, it's mold.

Originally Posted by Morrie

You said black mold ! I had white mold once and was told it was a good sign ? I simply wiped it off, I keep my humidor at 70% .. I feel for you its not only a expensive loss but the collection of favourites.

Sounds like plume not mold!