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Plume, Bloom...Or Just Mold?

8/1/2017

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Cigar showng what is supposed to be plume or blume but is actually just mold.
Image: Friends of Habanos
For years, we've been led to believe that well-aged cigars develop "plume" or "bloom" with age, as the oils in the wrapper leaf seep out and crystallize on the surface.

Turns out that's not true.

Scientific testing seems to confirm what we've always suspected, but been hesitant to admit: there's no such thing as plume, only mold--which can be dangerous, but certainly not always--or just common bacterial plant growth. And now there's science to prove it.

The good folks over at Friends of Habanos put out a reward for anyone who can provide a cigar with plume that turns out to be anything but mold or bacteria. People responded. They sent the cigars to Australia Biotech Laboratories for testing. And they all came up with mold or bacteria.

Then there was a second round of testing. Same thing.

Don't believe it? See for yourself here. (While you're there, why not join the forum? It's a good one.)

So, okay, there's no Tooth Fairy. No big deal. The moral of the story is, mold is everywhere, so is bacteria, and normally our immune systems are equipped to deal with it. Wipe it off and get on with your life (unless it's green or on the foot of the cigar, which means it's inside the cigar, which may mean you're taking a risk of getting sick. Or at the very least, smoking a smelly, moldy, dank, far from optimum cigar.)

Hey, at least now we know the truth!

4 Comments
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9/10/2024 06:29:58 pm

Lovely post

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5/19/2025 12:00:49 pm

It’s important to know the difference between mold and other growths like bloom or plume. Your tips on identifying mold are super helpful for homeowners. Thanks for sharing these insights!

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5/19/2025 12:19:04 pm

Understanding the difference between plume, bloom, and mold is essential for proper treatment. Your tips on identifying and addressing mold growth are super helpful. Thanks for the insights!

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5/19/2025 12:33:29 pm

The distinction between plume, bloom, and mold is crucial. It's fascinating how these natural processes can sometimes be confused, but understanding their differences can help us appreciate nature's complexity.

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