Try sterilizing the pot in boiling water, and if that doesnt work get something to clean your home. I'm pretty sure the mold isn't coming from the chia seeds, as mold is actively encouraged in clay to improve plasticity so its likey from the clay. You may need a new bag of chia seeds if you didnt wash your hands really good before putting them on there. If you sterilize the pot there shouldnt be any mold left on it from your workshop, but if it grows mold again that would mean that the mold spores are in your house too, either in the water, all over the objects in the home, or actively airborn which could make you sick. Edit regarding safety of mold in clay: Traditional clay always has some amount of mold and the mold in clay isn't typically dangerous. The pH of the clay makes it so it can't really harbor dangerious molds, it's much more harmful to breathe clay dust itself than the mold. This guy seems to be very serious about pottery. it would be near impossible and extremely expensive to completely remove all mold and clay dust from his home and quarrenteen his shop. he cannot just stop introducing new sources to his home as he's a Potter and can't just avoid his workshop. This is a occupational hazard, and doesn't necessarily mean this guy has to do anything to fix it. There doesn't need to be a source of mold in the house because he's always bringing it home. His only problems seem to be with his chia pet, if he had health issues, or mold on walls then it need looking into. Most types of mold aren't dangerous, this is very likely a type that is harmless. Mold in his profession is not something he can combat or prevent, it's a part of pottery. In the end its much more likely that he would have complications due to inhaling the fine clay dust for hours every day, or from the metal dust from glazes. Him worrying about the mold in his house is the equivalent of being an everglades tour guide and worrying about where in your house all the bug bites are coming from, when the most likely source is your occupation. So typically, yes this would be an issue, but with him it's a given and he will be okay.
@@onlys9068 like they said, it's possible the mold could be airborn, and If this person is working with clay frequently (which i assume so) there is a chance that the mold could have spread to other areas than only that one project that got fired
After reading that, I think that he should do this whole thing again while following your advice in order to prove whether the mold is airborne or not and then deal with it appropriately. For the sake of his health!
Pretty sure the building the Chia pet is in has mold in it. So no matter how much he improves it, it will grow mold. He needs to investigate if his building has mold in the vents .
Um, guys... mold spores are everywhere. I guarantee you are breathing some in right now. You can't get rid of all of them; you can only deprive them of the conditions they like to grow in, namely warm, damp, and dark.
I think it has more to do with the water hes using. He must be using unchlorinated water. If the water had been chlorine treated like tap water it would resist mold growth.
It’s all air flow and humidity. I sprout a lot of seeds, and this happens in bad airflow spots. Of the house has poor airflow in general, then a dehumidifier might work. Even just a single high traffic bathroom, with poor ventilation, can ruin the humidity levels in a home.
To keep away mold from my plants I spray diluted vinegar 40% Vinegar, 60% Water. I usually just spray on the cardboard pots that my seedlings are in and that helps keep away some mold. But you'll be spraying it directly on the chia seeds so I don't know how the vinegar would react to the plants.
If they got it right the first time there would be limited content to create. Or you can fail a bit differently each time and keep your audience watching until you finally get it right. No hate, just social engineering for views. Or he's got a mold issue that some other here have mentioned. Maybe both.
You sprout them and give them to the birds right away. In his case mold developed later after at least several days. Mold can be present everywhere, spores can be floating in air. Mold can naturally develop on the roots which does not harm the plant but helps break down organic waste and give food to plant. In this case what probably happened is that there were some places where seeds were planted quite dense do remaining shells of the seed started to decompose, or there was even one or several seeds that did not sprout and went bad. When trying to grow chia seeds on surfaces like this there are ways to help prevent mold by scrubbing over with lemon juice or vinegar solution before planting, or using hydrogen peroxide to spray on.
perhaps spraying some hydrogen peroxide on before to sterilize, or as a treatment after sprouting? this is what I use if my terracotta pots get moldy, and I've heard of people using it to treat root rot.
@@phasepanther4423 you are wrong. You can totally spray plants with hydrogen peroxide. If you dilute it a little bit you can use it to soak your seeds to prevent mold and increase germination. Do a little bit of research
I once made a mold garden in a big jar with my daughter when she was little. it was actually pretty cool. Not really on topic, I know, but it's what your video made me think of.
It’s a win to me! It’s difficult to prevent mold growth on something damp. And I’ve found some areas are much more susceptible to mold than others. Could be worth trying cinnamon like some commenters suggested, or making sure the pet is in a nice sunny location with plenty of ventilation and air flow around it
@balesshippolova the gel is what the seeds themselves produce after water is added to them. It's an evolutionary protection for the seeds, because the plant is native to desert environments. The water added after will just rehydrate that gel, (which is a perfect habitat for mold) and never make it to the seeds if you don't dehydrate it fully.
Aww look at this absolutely friend shaped lil guy! That's such a creative idea! I know what I'll be doing for my next chia pet! We have a lot of them in uni and most of them look kinda moldy!
I’ve never had mold grow on a chia pet after the first time when I over watered… then I learned to leave it alone after the first soak. Are you letting it full dry like get real real dry before you water again? If it’s not that, you need to do something about the mold in the clay before putting the chia seeds!!!
Super greens are so prone to molding, 😢you have to rinse them with “purified” cold water several times and then when you get them on the chia pet, you have to make sure you’re misting them with purified water and keeping it in the sunlight. Not letting it stay damp too long. …sigh
It doesn't look like he was rotating it very much/well/at all?, as it looked like all of the sprouts were reaching around the front, so maybe that was the only problem? Idk!!!! Just a complete and utter guess as I have never tried to grow chia seeds.
I know extremely little in regards to making my own chia pet, however, when I was making a fairy terrarium with my daughter, the directions only called for 6 chia seeds to be planted. It baffled me because they are tiny and I thought it was a lot of effort (and a lot of extra chias) for only watching 6 chias sprout. But I underestimated those chia seeds, because those 6 little seeds managed to overgrow her terrarium in a very short time. They eventually began molding because the kit came with a dropper and my little enjoyed watering her chias. The terrarium was a kit that included rocks and sand and a mushroom terrarium house with stickers. We plan to plant more chias very soon, as the others were gifted to finish their life cycle outdoors. Many blessings over your chia pet project!
Totally a win! I'd keep it and spray it with some natural mold-resist solution... Like cinnamon-water or diluted vinegar or somethin, I dunno... I'm not a gardener
You can try adding a bottle cap to a glass ratio of hydrogen peroxide* to your water with chia. I use this to kill most molds & bacteria when sprouting mung beans & medicago for my salad. The pet turn out cute, even if a bit moldy 😄 EDIT: bottle cap of 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide, not the dangerous stuff:)
Plant lady here. The problem is most likely still water, not enough sun and poor air circulation. The UV rays from the sun inhibits mold growth by sterilization with the suns rays. Keep it in the sun constantly, and try turning it every day or throughout the day so every side can catch some sun. Change the water every day to keep whatever bacteria growth there is from taking hold. Air circulation is also good to keep mold from growing. Point a fan from afar in that direction or open a window to improve circulation in the room and around the chia pet/moist area
Yes. The cinnamon will/should help with the mold. But I (personally) think it's a win! Are you having fun and trying something new? Then it's a win! Good for you!
Its a win because it's better than last time! Great improvement, just because you can do better doesn't mean everything until the best is a failure. Can't wait to see the next iteration ❤
Vinegar helps prevent mold from growing, you can like spray some vinegar on berries and they last longer in refrigerator and won't get moldy. I don't know if it does something bad for the seed growth, but you could try it.
Two recommendations: 1: mix some cinnamon with the seeds; it helps prevent molding. 2: boil the pot in some water. It’ll make it a lot more sterile so the seeds have less of a chance to mold.
There could be inactive mold spores in your clay, they wouldnt be able to take route in the clay but once theres organic matter to consume (the chia seeds and sprouts) it could take root. Just a possibility 🤷
When you soak the seeds in water, mix in just the tiniest amount of apple cider vinegar or some similar vinegar. Vinegar kills mold at its root and makes it so that it can never come back unless new outside spores are introduced.
I’m not sure what kind of clay you used but I think I was told Chia pets are usually grown on terra-cotta. Outside of that When I grew mushrooms, I was told that fungus thrives in darkness so in your case the brighter, the better.
I'm going to guess because they are food grade for eating raw/in food and not growing seeds? I feel like it may be a difference, but I could be totally off base 😂
since it happened both times on the same environment, you MIGHT have mold spores from the first time still floating around? maybe try an air purifier or tape a mold filter to a box fan for a few days and then try again!
dont mix cinnamon or clove or anything like that. use berberine. its what pothos exudes with its roots to prevent blue green and rot. you can use oregon grape root tea and water it with that. that mold will always come back for you in that building. its not your pot.
Maybe dont by chia seeds that are made to be eaten, buy some that are made to be planted. Idk if you get that in america or wherever you live , but if you can then try that
I'm pretty sure the chia seeds that they use in the Chipettes are made specially for that so what if you buy a Chia Pet package and use the seeds from that
Hi pookie heres a list of things you can do for your pet 1 add cinnamon everywhere light dusting not too much 2 DONT OVERWATER 👹👹👹 3 keep it somewhere light and airy Good luck this has helped my garden for the last 2-3 years so it should help your pet
Maybe placing it in a more airy place with direct light from every side or roting it from time to time could help, also watering it with a sprayer could reduce de humidity and prevent the mold, if the mold apear a bit of alcohol at 70% or less should reduce it, good luck
Try mixing the seeds with cinnamon. It's good for the seeds and prevents mold
Wow thats so awesome! Earth is so cool!
@@MachineR5000what? Why Earth?
@@kupa121 Because its the only planet capable of creating this life that we know of!
Thank god not earth.@@MachineR5000
@@MachineR5000 common earth enjoyer: 🍷🗿
I think this man is going to be famous ! Sound, mic, edit and creativity we got everything.
We 😂😂❤ true
His product will surely do well. Grow your own mold pet.
Except he's just like everyone else. Nothing to set him apart. He's a dime a dozen.
lmaooo you predicted it! this vid has 1mil views now!!
Yes
Try sterilizing the pot in boiling water, and if that doesnt work get something to clean your home. I'm pretty sure the mold isn't coming from the chia seeds, as mold is actively encouraged in clay to improve plasticity so its likey from the clay. You may need a new bag of chia seeds if you didnt wash your hands really good before putting them on there. If you sterilize the pot there shouldnt be any mold left on it from your workshop, but if it grows mold again that would mean that the mold spores are in your house too, either in the water, all over the objects in the home, or actively airborn which could make you sick.
Edit regarding safety of mold in clay:
Traditional clay always has some amount of mold and the mold in clay isn't typically dangerous. The pH of the clay makes it so it can't really harbor dangerious molds, it's much more harmful to breathe clay dust itself than the mold. This guy seems to be very serious about pottery. it would be near impossible and extremely expensive to completely remove all mold and clay dust from his home and quarrenteen his shop. he cannot just stop introducing new sources to his home as he's a Potter and can't just avoid his workshop. This is a occupational hazard, and doesn't necessarily mean this guy has to do anything to fix it. There doesn't need to be a source of mold in the house because he's always bringing it home. His only problems seem to be with his chia pet, if he had health issues, or mold on walls then it need looking into. Most types of mold aren't dangerous, this is very likely a type that is harmless. Mold in his profession is not something he can combat or prevent, it's a part of pottery. In the end its much more likely that he would have complications due to inhaling the fine clay dust for hours every day, or from the metal dust from glazes.
Him worrying about the mold in his house is the equivalent of being an everglades tour guide and worrying about where in your house all the bug bites are coming from, when the most likely source is your occupation.
So typically, yes this would be an issue, but with him it's a given and he will be okay.
Why would mold still be on the pot after it's been fired in the kilin?
@@onlys9068 like they said, it's possible the mold could be airborn, and If this person is working with clay frequently (which i assume so) there is a chance that the mold could have spread to other areas than only that one project that got fired
After reading that, I think that he should do this whole thing again while following your advice in order to prove whether the mold is airborne or not and then deal with it appropriately. For the sake of his health!
Pretty sure the building the Chia pet is in has mold in it. So no matter how much he improves it, it will grow mold. He needs to investigate if his building has mold in the vents .
Um, guys... mold spores are everywhere. I guarantee you are breathing some in right now. You can't get rid of all of them; you can only deprive them of the conditions they like to grow in, namely warm, damp, and dark.
Chia pets probably use a specific kinda clay that stops mold. Clay appently has a lot of organic in them
Chia pets are made of terracotta which he used actually.
Organic material isn’t usually a problem once the kiln hits 1700F
I think it has more to do with the water hes using. He must be using unchlorinated water. If the water had been chlorine treated like tap water it would resist mold growth.
It’s all air flow and humidity. I sprout a lot of seeds, and this happens in bad airflow spots. Of the house has poor airflow in general, then a dehumidifier might work. Even just a single high traffic bathroom, with poor ventilation, can ruin the humidity levels in a home.
The actual vessel itself might be sterilized, but he's also around a lot of unfired clay all the time.
Win he just a lil moldy
he got a buzz cut in some places
Just a little male pattern baldness. He old dude
just a smidgen of mold 🤏
This is how I justify my love interests
To keep away mold from my plants I spray diluted vinegar 40% Vinegar, 60% Water. I usually just spray on the cardboard pots that my seedlings are in and that helps keep away some mold. But you'll be spraying it directly on the chia seeds so I don't know how the vinegar would react to the plants.
I love this "trend" of creators trying to successfully grow chia pets and not quite figuring it out.
Very endearing
It's the purest form of the Scientific Method... informally known as "F*ck Around and Find Out/FAFO".
If they got it right the first time there would be limited content to create. Or you can fail a bit differently each time and keep your audience watching until you finally get it right. No hate, just social engineering for views. Or he's got a mold issue that some other here have mentioned. Maybe both.
Part of it may be that you need more sunlight. Terrariums tend to mold as well if they aren't getting enough sun to keep the mold from blooming.
Did you bleach everything so it wouldn’t just keep growing from small colonies
Well not bleach but yeah, when we build terrariums we sanitize a lot of the stuff we introduce by boiling or baking it.
I think at this point u need to let a mold pet fester and come to its true beauty bc I think ur sprites r choosing the mold rather then chia seeds lol
Strange, I sprout chia seeds just on their own on like paper towel and stuff for my birds and don’t get mould.
You sprout them and give them to the birds right away. In his case mold developed later after at least several days. Mold can be present everywhere, spores can be floating in air. Mold can naturally develop on the roots which does not harm the plant but helps break down organic waste and give food to plant. In this case what probably happened is that there were some places where seeds were planted quite dense do remaining shells of the seed started to decompose, or there was even one or several seeds that did not sprout and went bad. When trying to grow chia seeds on surfaces like this there are ways to help prevent mold by scrubbing over with lemon juice or vinegar solution before planting, or using hydrogen peroxide to spray on.
@@DuneDemon8 good idea, i usually have them sprouting to a certain size
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perhaps spraying some hydrogen peroxide on before to sterilize, or as a treatment after sprouting? this is what I use if my terracotta pots get moldy, and I've heard of people using it to treat root rot.
Too potent.
Would kill the chia.
Cinnamon works. Honey works. Basically anything that's too x for mold but safe to put in your mouth.
@@phasepanther4423a hydrogen peroxide and water mixture wont most likely wont kill the seeds, it how all gardeners get rid a gnats in their plants
@@phasepanther4423Honey could potentially attract insects so I wouldn't recommend that
This is a good idea I used hydrogen peroxide on my bean sprouts and it worked
@@phasepanther4423 you are wrong. You can totally spray plants with hydrogen peroxide. If you dilute it a little bit you can use it to soak your seeds to prevent mold and increase germination. Do a little bit of research
Hmm there is a little to much water, but in general you also can sterilize the seeds.... ? Also the same with your hands and for sure your ball pet.
I once made a mold garden in a big jar with my daughter when she was little. it was actually pretty cool. Not really on topic, I know, but it's what your video made me think of.
It’s a win to me! It’s difficult to prevent mold growth on something damp. And I’ve found some areas are much more susceptible to mold than others. Could be worth trying cinnamon like some commenters suggested, or making sure the pet is in a nice sunny location with plenty of ventilation and air flow around it
"I hate this. I want ten" is iconic
Let it dry out COMPLETELY after putting seeds on. That gel is what's encouraging the mold.
Gel? You mean the water he added?
@balesshippolova the gel is what the seeds themselves produce after water is added to them. It's an evolutionary protection for the seeds, because the plant is native to desert environments. The water added after will just rehydrate that gel, (which is a perfect habitat for mold) and never make it to the seeds if you don't dehydrate it fully.
@@sirensong2011 oh I didnt see him add water after the fact. It seemed he did it the same as chia pets you buy instore.
Its a fwin
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It's a win with A- just bcos of the mold. That only means there's room for improvement.
This is a compliment and encouragement
Use a broad spectrum fungicide every other day give it a spritz and hopefully that will help
Aww look at this absolutely friend shaped lil guy! That's such a creative idea! I know what I'll be doing for my next chia pet! We have a lot of them in uni and most of them look kinda moldy!
I’ve never had mold grow on a chia pet after the first time when I over watered… then I learned to leave it alone after the first soak.
Are you letting it full dry like get real real dry before you water again?
If it’s not that, you need to do something about the mold in the clay before putting the chia seeds!!!
It’s cause u applied it with ur hands 😅
A inprovement keep at it boy
Super greens are so prone to molding, 😢you have to rinse them with “purified” cold water several times and then when you get them on the chia pet, you have to make sure you’re misting them with purified water and keeping it in the sunlight. Not letting it stay damp too long. …sigh
It doesn't look like he was rotating it very much/well/at all?, as it looked like all of the sprouts were reaching around the front, so maybe that was the only problem? Idk!!!! Just a complete and utter guess as I have never tried to grow chia seeds.
Fawin
Every time you learn something, it's a win
We're getting closer!
More fuzzy, thats a win... aslong as it doesn't harm you by breathing in spores.
Dude you are awesome, I have no idea how you have so little subs but you put so much effort in. I love the vids, keep it up!
I wouldn't call it a fail or a win. I would call it a learning opportunity.
You put way too much much water in the dish
I know extremely little in regards to making my own chia pet, however, when I was making a fairy terrarium with my daughter, the directions only called for 6 chia seeds to be planted. It baffled me because they are tiny and I thought it was a lot of effort (and a lot of extra chias) for only watching 6 chias sprout. But I underestimated those chia seeds, because those 6 little seeds managed to overgrow her terrarium in a very short time. They eventually began molding because the kit came with a dropper and my little enjoyed watering her chias. The terrarium was a kit that included rocks and sand and a mushroom terrarium house with stickers. We plan to plant more chias very soon, as the others were gifted to finish their life cycle outdoors. Many blessings over your chia pet project!
It's a win bcs you made a lot of progress :)
Totally a win! I'd keep it and spray it with some natural mold-resist solution... Like cinnamon-water or diluted vinegar or somethin, I dunno... I'm not a gardener
Apple cider vinegar soak of the pot might help :) airflow over the plants helps with mold too! Good luck to you ❤
You can try adding a bottle cap to a glass ratio of hydrogen peroxide* to your water with chia. I use this to kill most molds & bacteria when sprouting mung beans & medicago for my salad. The pet turn out cute, even if a bit moldy 😄
EDIT: bottle cap of 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide, not the dangerous stuff:)
Spritzing it with water once a day should be fine
Even if there's room for improvement, it's still definitely a win!
It not only grew up, but grew old as well. I'd say it's a win.
Maybe there's mold spores in the chia seeds?
He’s cute
Plant lady here. The problem is most likely still water, not enough sun and poor air circulation. The UV rays from the sun inhibits mold growth by sterilization with the suns rays. Keep it in the sun constantly, and try turning it every day or throughout the day so every side can catch some sun. Change the water every day to keep whatever bacteria growth there is from taking hold. Air circulation is also good to keep mold from growing. Point a fan from afar in that direction or open a window to improve circulation in the room and around the chia pet/moist area
These are all reasons why there's fungus and mold growth on the surface of the dirt in a potted plant
You need to perfect this and sell some! I want!! LOL
Yes. The cinnamon will/should help with the mold. But I (personally) think it's a win! Are you having fun and trying something new? Then it's a win! Good for you!
Its a win because it's better than last time! Great improvement, just because you can do better doesn't mean everything until the best is a failure. Can't wait to see the next iteration ❤
Win! The black mold makes him look more sooty!
Better than just mold lol
It's a win, for learning more and making progress!
Darkness without it they mold.
As long as its not a dangerous mold then it's a win! Everyone loves a little fun guy
I use cinnamon to treat mouldy houseplants, you could try sprinkling the seeds after they sprout a bit to kill mold and preserve your seedlings
Vinegar helps prevent mold from growing, you can like spray some vinegar on berries and they last longer in refrigerator and won't get moldy. I don't know if it does something bad for the seed growth, but you could try it.
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Fe!n
I want to see this man succeed in making a chia soot sprite so bad and I don’t know why
Two recommendations:
1: mix some cinnamon with the seeds; it helps prevent molding.
2: boil the pot in some water. It’ll make it a lot more sterile so the seeds have less of a chance to mold.
There could be inactive mold spores in your clay, they wouldnt be able to take route in the clay but once theres organic matter to consume (the chia seeds and sprouts) it could take root. Just a possibility 🤷
Its a half win! Congrats! You got even farther this time and you are getting there!
When you soak the seeds in water, mix in just the tiniest amount of apple cider vinegar or some similar vinegar. Vinegar kills mold at its root and makes it so that it can never come back unless new outside spores are introduced.
Win
The mold could be from the clay molding if it’s not fired? Idk just throwing out possibilities.
Put some cinnamon on it
If you haven’t already, you could try keeping it somewhere where it has plenty of access to fresh air. Eg by an open window or outside (undercover)
Oh my gosh I literally love that show
I’m not sure what kind of clay you used but I think I was told Chia pets are usually grown on terra-cotta. Outside of that When I grew mushrooms, I was told that fungus thrives in darkness so in your case the brighter, the better.
Why did it mold??
I'm going to guess because they are food grade for eating raw/in food and not growing seeds? I feel like it may be a difference, but I could be totally off base 😂
Yeah i think thats the issue too
"hate this, i want ten" XD
Fresh...air..exchange :)
Totally a win! Molds are cool too
Talk about view botting
What?
ooo! we just made chia pets in ceramics! it was pretty cool lol
I’d give it more sunlight, put in a window, an East or West window would probably be best, a south facing window might dry it out slightly too much
since it happened both times on the same environment, you MIGHT have mold spores from the first time still floating around? maybe try an air purifier or tape a mold filter to a box fan for a few days and then try again!
Iteration two! Better than the last one, not quite there, getting close
Still cute. I'd call that a win
Probably not ventilated enough, mold grows easier in low ventilated areas
I’m invested at this point 😂 keep trying dude it’ll work eventually
Try using chamomile tea to water, it will help prevent mold
It could be that you have mold in your walls and the spore count in the air is really high. You should test your house to be safe
Cinnamon stops mold growth. Sprinkle some cinnamon in your seeds then add them.
Not a fail, not a win it’s your first step doing it
dont mix cinnamon or clove or anything like that. use berberine. its what pothos exudes with its roots to prevent blue green and rot. you can use oregon grape root tea and water it with that. that mold will always come back for you in that building. its not your pot.
I use cinnamon on some of my plant topsoil to prevent molding, mabey you can mix it with the chia paste? Idk i don't know alot about chia pets.
make a mold pet. like, purposefully make it moldy
Silly fuzzy. Truly best boi!
Mmm both a win and a fail
It progress and great progress at that
Try mixing the seeds with cinnamon next time
Maybe dont by chia seeds that are made to be eaten, buy some that are made to be planted. Idk if you get that in america or wherever you live , but if you can then try that
Its the brand those chia seed they use for the pets are genetically modifed to sprout in less water
If it isn’t the chia pet, it’s your house. Might be a good time to have an inspector over to your place
I'm pretty sure the chia seeds that they use in the Chipettes are made specially for that so what if you buy a Chia Pet package and use the seeds from that
Depending on how long you've had your clay it could be mold in the clay
Hi pookie heres a list of things you can do for your pet
1 add cinnamon everywhere light dusting not too much
2 DONT OVERWATER 👹👹👹
3 keep it somewhere light and airy
Good luck this has helped my garden for the last 2-3 years so it should help your pet
Remember me when you get famous
Maybe placing it in a more airy place with direct light from every side or roting it from time to time could help, also watering it with a sprayer could reduce de humidity and prevent the mold, if the mold apear a bit of alcohol at 70% or less should reduce it, good luck
Make sure you’re storing it somewhere with good airflow, stagnant air and too much moisture can be good environments for mold to grow.
Hes got a cowlick!
To save the little guy, leave him in a much sunlight as you can
UV is antimicrobial among other things (the sun is a deadly laser)
Mix them with cinnamon or get you some Castile soap. Mix it with water and spray it right on the mold.