Would appear your bigger problem is cross posting with rec.gardens!!

You not only have a fungus but fungus gnats too!!!

Use a real insecticide and a fungicide.

Typically it is caused by using a soil mix that is not sterile.



John Doe wrote in message
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My plants seem to have this fungus growing on the top of the soil. It
appears as a white powder in splotches around the soil. Here are pictures
to better explain:

http://joe.flintaero.com/gallery/fungus-among-us

I am also having problems with gnats, that I think hatched in the soil,
and
are now flying all around the apartment. I have tried spraying soapy
water
on the top of the soil, but no luck. Anyone know what caused these or how
to get rid of them?

Thanks!