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- Q.What Is This Reddish Growth In One Of M6 Flower Beds? Should I Just Hoe The Soil To Remove It? - I have a number of raised beds but only this one has this thread like growth on the soil.
- Q.White Coloured Fungus Like Substance On Rock Near Rock Plant - I have a rock plant "Mini Umbrella" (schefflera arboricola). On the rock near the plant, there's white coloured powder like ...
- Q.How Do I Get Rid Of White Fungi From My Soil? - My plants and flowers on this side of the garden are not doing well, they are struggling to grow. I ...
- Q.What Is This Odd Slimey White Substance Growing On Various Plants In My Garden ? - Hi, I wonder if you can assist. I find this white stuff growing on my mint and other plants in ...
- Q.What Kind Of Disease Is This? - This has been spreading on the surface of my soil for a couple days now. I was wondering if anyone ...
- Q.Growing Lemongrass And… This! - I am growing lemongrass that I planted last week. Within the week this white hard fungus has grown and now ...
- Q.What Are The Dark Red With White In The Middle Spots On My Flowering Plant Leaves? - The leaves are also droopy and have some brownish on them
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KC1958 on
March 8, 2020
UK MidlandsQ.What Is This Reddish Growth In One Of M6 Flower Beds? Should I Just Hoe The Soil To Remove It?
I have a number of raised beds but only this one has this thread like growth on the soil.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 10, 2020
Certified ExpertA.You may try a horticultural extension service in your area, but without clear photos or the issue, it will be very difficult to give a diagnosis.
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BushDoctor on
March 9, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. By your description, it sounds like the Stink Horn fungus.
This is not harmful to your soil, and is quite good at breaking organic materials down into nutrients.
Should you still want to remove it, this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/fungus-lichen/removing-stinkhorn-fungi.htm
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KC1958 on
March 9, 2020A.No unfortunately it isn’t this. It is rather like red thread that grows in grass, but more red and very virulent. The earth in my raised bed is covered in these reddish threads. What I find strange is that it is only in this particular bed even though I have several with the same soil, weather, aspect etc.
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- Asked by
tgnana on
March 29, 2020
GirraweenQ.White Coloured Fungus Like Substance On Rock Near Rock Plant
I have a rock plant "Mini Umbrella" (schefflera arboricola). On the rock near the plant, there's white coloured powder like substance, look like growing. Is it fungus? How can I treat it? Thank you, Gk.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 30, 2020
Certified ExpertA.That looks to be Actinomycites. It is harmless to your plant, and is doing a good service to your soil.
It is a sign that the seedling is remaining far too moist for far too long, though. I would make sure that the young plant has time to dry out just to where there is barely any moisture in the substrate before watering again. Though the fungus will not harm your plant, the conditions for it to thrive means that it is unsuitable for your plants.
Here is an article that will explain what the fungus is, and its role in soil building:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/manures/fungus-growing-on-manure.htm
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tgnana on
March 31, 2020A.The instructions that came with the plant said never let the rock dry, keep the water level top! Hence I may have over done that!!!! Also, being an indoor plant, this has never been in sunlight.
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Famills on
May 9, 2020
BirminghamQ.How Do I Get Rid Of White Fungi From My Soil?
My plants and flowers on this side of the garden are not doing well, they are struggling to grow. I noticed the soil has this white fungus which appears to be spreading.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 12, 2020
Certified ExpertA.That white fungus (really bacteria) is trying its best to kill off what is actually killing your plants. Likely a bacterial infection from soil remaining wet for too long without a period to dry out.
Unfortunately, I cannot see the plant damage from the photo. I will be unable to tell you, exactly, what is killing your plants. I can suggest way to get your soil back to a proper condition, though. If that fungus, or any other is growing happily, it means that the environment is better suited for microbial growth than it is plant growth.
First, check your pH, and raise it some. It is likely on the acidic side from the infection and its metabolites. DOLOMITIC LIME will take care of this.
Make sure that your soil dries out to AT LEAST 2 or 3 inches between watering.
Make sure to test your soil for pH swings and nutrient deficiencies.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/applying-bactericide-to-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/manures/fungus-growing-on-manure.htm
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London Gardener on
May 31, 2020
N22 7SA - LondonQ.What Is This Odd Slimey White Substance Growing On Various Plants In My Garden ?
Hi, I wonder if you can assist. I find this white stuff growing on my mint and other plants in my garden. It looks like a white foam ? Do you know what causes it and what I can do to get rid of it. Thanks
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 2, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. It sounds a bit like a slime mold, though. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/fungus-lichen/what-is-slime-mold-slime.htm
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slbland on
June 6, 2020
27803Q.What Kind Of Disease Is This?
This has been spreading on the surface of my soil for a couple days now. I was wondering if anyone knew what it was and if I needed to do anything about it. Thanks!
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 9, 2020
Certified ExpertA.That is one of many hard-to-identify slime molds.
Though the mold is not harmful, and is trying its best to kill of bacteria in the soil, this indicates that the soil doesn't get a chance to dry out at all. This makes the soil highly unsuitable for plant life, and perfect for bacteria and fungi.
The best treatment will be to treat with fungicides in between letting the soil dry out very, very thoroughly.
Solarization may be necessary, as well.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/fungus-lichen/what-is-slime-mold-slime.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/biofungicide-information.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/homemade-fungicide.htm
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Anonymous on
June 10, 2020Q.Growing lemongrass and… this!
I am growing lemongrass that I planted last week. Within the week this white hard fungus has grown and now it appears to be bleeding. Does anyone know what this might be or if it's safe? I purchased lemongrass at an Asian food store and just planted it then the ground.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 11, 2020
Certified ExpertA.The closest thing I can find to that photo is slime mold, which is a fungus. I would not eat anything it has come in contact with. There is a white mold, too, but it's fluffier. You could contact your local extension agent and see if he has seen anything like this before.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/fungus-lichen/what-is-slime-mold-slime.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/lemongrass/brown-leaves-on-lemongrass.htm
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clinville on
June 11, 2020
77375Q.What Are The Dark Red With White In The Middle Spots On My Flowering Plant Leaves?
The leaves are also droopy and have some brownish on them
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 11, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. It sounds like a fungal or bacterial infection. This is most often caused by overwatering.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/biofungicide-information.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/applying-bactericide-to-plants.htm
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