While unsightly to some, mushrooms are a sign of a healthy soil and provide nutrients by breaking down organic matter in the soil, making it bioavailable to the plant. If you see a mushroom in a pot it isn't doing harm to your plants, its eating the contents of the pot and not the plant. Your plant would die long before you ever saw a mushroom if it were being attacked by a fungus. I grow mushrooms and have house plants with mushrooms growing out of them and they're some of the healthiest plants I have.
Hi Logan, Thank you for watching! Just a few mushrooms are not harmful to plants. They are the sign of not only a nutritious soil but also the result of the presence of a constantly moist environment and/or low air circulation. Constantly moist and/or condensed soil interferes with the oxygen circulation and leads to the root problem. All plants need a break between watering, even the moisture-loving type:) In my experience, it is best to take mushrooms seriously and adjust the watering frequency; always test the soil before watering and water plants only when the soil is dry enough. Overwatering is the #1 plant killer. Best to remove mushrooms in case if kids or pets get too curious about it :)
Exactly what I was thinking. This video has misleading information. I also grow mushrooms, and the way she mentions removing the "roots" of the mushroom, it's clear she doesn't know what she's talking about.
I just was admiring how well one of my plants was looking and growing so fast 💨 and today I noticed three little mushrooms 🍄 so cute and immediately wanted to inquire on here👌
Thank you for this video! My friend is having problems with large yellow mushrooms in her plants. We’re in NC, I never had this problem in Texas. Too hot and dry! We are going to work on them per your instructions this week! 💕Thanks!
Mushrooms are such mysterious and controversial topic. They represent decay and also life all at the same time . That’s why so many ppl have different takes on them especially growing in plants .
Interesting video! Thank you! I have never had a mushroom growing in any of my plants. Yes a moisture meter really helps to know when to water or not. Enjoy, 😎
Hi! Thank you for your comment. Replacing or washing gloves after handling mushrooms is a great precaution. With a proper watering routine, even if spores remain, mushrooms should not be an issue overall. Green Cheers!
Question. I have a 35 year old fiddler fig that is nearly 15’ tall. The plant is in a nearly 4’ pot. For 4 years no issues. Then these stinky yellow mushrooms started popping up. I followed all instructions and they are coming back. Is there some sort of soil treatment. I used fung-onil but still they keep coming back. Help!!!
Hi Dr. Ernst, Sounds like you need to refresh the potting mx and adjust your watering routine. - Remove at least 5" of old potting mix. - Aerate the remaining potting mix (see how in this video ua-cam.com/users/shortsbUxWibJAs5Y) - After the aeration is done, add a layer of fresh potting mix. - Going forward, aerate the soil after watering once a week for 2-3 weeks. This will elevate oxygen circulation, prevent mold/fungi growth and help roots to stay healthy. ** Once the mold/mushroom issue is gone, you may stop the regular aeration and just do it once in a while to keep roots happy. - I strongly recommend getting the Soil Moisture Meter bit.ly/2yuXVpc Test the soil once every 7-10 days as deep as possible, around the plant in a few spots. Fiddle Leaf Figs should be watered when the meter reading is in the 2-3 zone. Thank you for watching 🌱
This started for me recently once it got warm, even though I live in the desert. I removed the small, brown mushrooms growing out of several plants (two different types of soil, so odd) and doused them with a neem oil spray for plant and they are doing better or maybe I killed them for good. My big problem is with two purple Oxalis triangularis in pots without drains that sit on the floor. They are growing like crazy and just started getting bigger, white mushrooms and removing them and spraying the soil isn't working as they grow back overnight. I just re-planted the small one tonight in full and bleached the entire pot out, but couldn't remove much of the old soil from the root bulb. The white mushrooms tend to grow on the outer ring of the pot as I think there's a bit less light due to having curved pots. So, we'll see if that works and then I have the bigger Oxalis to contend with. I overwater everything and most of my plants are in my entry which has no vents for A/C. It's the perfect storm, even in a climate where the humidity is often under 5% right now. Thanks for the video as I hope to not have to re-pot the big one. I am not watering either one until they go limp! Lesson learned. I just hate mushrooms and having to touch them is so gross. I throw them down my garbage disposal so the spores don't spread in my trash can.
Hi! Thank you for watching 🌱 The best is to replace the top 3-4 inches of soil and adjust the watering frequency. I strongly recommend getting the Soil Moisture Meter. This tool will help you to understand when your plant is ready for a drink to avoid over or under watering. Meter can be purchased here: bit.ly/2yuXVpc Green Luck!
Just replanted my catus and watered it which you do when you plant a plant and I have mushrooms growing in it already. I just watered it once. I think that's insane. I have never had mushrooms before and I have several catus.
Hi! Sounds like you have a potting mix that is full of organic elements and if there is not enough air flow in the space, low light, the pot is too big for the plant (more soil then needed) or too much water was used after repotting, the mushrooms will show up. :) Remove the mushrooms and aerate the soil once a week until it is completely dry (here is the video how to ua-cam.com/users/shortsbUxWibJAs5Y), repot the cactus in a smaller pot if needed and make sure the pot has drainage + provide a good light exposure and air circulation. May your plant grow happy and healthy! Thank you for watching!
@@Mycityplants He means that there's a symbiotic relationship that forms between fungi and host (plant) that is 'beneficial'. As in all symbiosis both species benefit from the relationship
🍄 How to get rid of mushrooms (detailed guide) - mycityplants.com/plant-care/how-to-get-rid-of-mushrooms-in-houseplants
While unsightly to some, mushrooms are a sign of a healthy soil and provide nutrients by breaking down organic matter in the soil, making it bioavailable to the plant. If you see a mushroom in a pot it isn't doing harm to your plants, its eating the contents of the pot and not the plant. Your plant would die long before you ever saw a mushroom if it were being attacked by a fungus. I grow mushrooms and have house plants with mushrooms growing out of them and they're some of the healthiest plants I have.
Hi Logan,
Thank you for watching!
Just a few mushrooms are not harmful to plants. They are the sign of not only a nutritious soil but also the result of the presence of a constantly moist environment and/or low air circulation.
Constantly moist and/or condensed soil interferes with the oxygen circulation and leads to the root problem.
All plants need a break between watering, even the moisture-loving type:) In my experience, it is best to take mushrooms seriously and adjust the watering frequency; always test the soil before watering and water plants only when the soil is dry enough. Overwatering is the #1 plant killer.
Best to remove mushrooms in case if kids or pets get too curious about it :)
Exactly what I was thinking. This video has misleading information. I also grow mushrooms, and the way she mentions removing the "roots" of the mushroom, it's clear she doesn't know what she's talking about.
I just was admiring how well one of my plants was looking and growing so fast 💨 and today I noticed three little mushrooms 🍄 so cute and immediately wanted to inquire on here👌
Thank you for this video! My friend is having problems with large yellow mushrooms in her plants. We’re in NC, I never had this problem in Texas. Too hot and dry! We are going to work on them per your instructions this week! 💕Thanks!
Hi! Glad I could help! Green Cheers 🌱
Mushrooms are such mysterious and controversial topic. They represent decay and also life all at the same time . That’s why so many ppl have different takes on them especially growing in plants .
Hi,
Thank you for your comment. Agree ....
Thank you for watching 🌱
Interesting video! Thank you! I have never had a mushroom growing in any of my plants. Yes a moisture meter really helps to know when to water or not.
Enjoy,
😎
Glad it was helpful!
Will you reintroduce spores on your gloves after removing mushrooms then adding new soil? I would think you could.
Hi! Thank you for your comment.
Replacing or washing gloves after handling mushrooms is a great precaution.
With a proper watering routine, even if spores remain, mushrooms should not be an issue overall. Green Cheers!
Question. I have a 35 year old fiddler fig that is nearly 15’ tall. The plant is in a nearly 4’ pot. For 4 years no issues. Then these stinky yellow mushrooms started popping up. I followed all instructions and they are coming back. Is there some sort of soil treatment. I used fung-onil but still they keep coming back. Help!!!
Hi Dr. Ernst,
Sounds like you need to refresh the potting mx and adjust your watering routine.
- Remove at least 5" of old potting mix.
- Aerate the remaining potting mix (see how in this video ua-cam.com/users/shortsbUxWibJAs5Y)
- After the aeration is done, add a layer of fresh potting mix.
- Going forward, aerate the soil after watering once a week for 2-3 weeks.
This will elevate oxygen circulation, prevent mold/fungi growth and help roots to stay healthy.
** Once the mold/mushroom issue is gone, you may stop the regular aeration and just do it once in a while to keep roots happy.
- I strongly recommend getting the Soil Moisture Meter bit.ly/2yuXVpc
Test the soil once every 7-10 days as deep as possible, around the plant in a few spots.
Fiddle Leaf Figs should be watered when the meter reading is in the 2-3 zone.
Thank you for watching 🌱
thanks for the info! :) makes a lot of sense and straight to the point.
Thank you for watching 🌱
Thank you! I found little black mushrooms in my silver dragon and fixed him right up
Well done! Thank you for watching!
Thank you. That was so helpful ❤
Thank you! Glad it is! Green Cheers!
Thanks, now I can save my neighbor's plant from mushrooms. Great video. Short and clear.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching! 🌱
please dont do that the mycelium network lives in a symbiotic relationship with most plants helping them uptake nutrients.
This started for me recently once it got warm, even though I live in the desert. I removed the small, brown mushrooms growing out of several plants (two different types of soil, so odd) and doused them with a neem oil spray for plant and they are doing better or maybe I killed them for good. My big problem is with two purple Oxalis triangularis in pots without drains that sit on the floor. They are growing like crazy and just started getting bigger, white mushrooms and removing them and spraying the soil isn't working as they grow back overnight. I just re-planted the small one tonight in full and bleached the entire pot out, but couldn't remove much of the old soil from the root bulb. The white mushrooms tend to grow on the outer ring of the pot as I think there's a bit less light due to having curved pots. So, we'll see if that works and then I have the bigger Oxalis to contend with. I overwater everything and most of my plants are in my entry which has no vents for A/C. It's the perfect storm, even in a climate where the humidity is often under 5% right now. Thanks for the video as I hope to not have to re-pot the big one. I am not watering either one until they go limp! Lesson learned. I just hate mushrooms and having to touch them is so gross. I throw them down my garbage disposal so the spores don't spread in my trash can.
Hi! Thank you for watching 🌱
The best is to replace the top 3-4 inches of soil and adjust the watering frequency.
I strongly recommend getting the Soil Moisture Meter.
This tool will help you to understand when your plant is ready for a drink to avoid over or under watering.
Meter can be purchased here: bit.ly/2yuXVpc
Green Luck!
Thanks for the info. Now I can get rid of the big yellow mushroom that's growing in my Ginger.
Hi Dee,
My recommendations apply to all kinds of mushrooms or mold.
Thank you for watching 🌱
Thanks for the help
Happy to help! Thank you for watching 🌱
Haha you're funny! Thanks for these tips, you helped me alot!
😀 I'm so glad! Thank you for watching! 🌱
Thank you for this video
Hi Bryan, Thank you for watching! 🌱
Thank you!
You're welcome! Thank you for watching 🌱
That one mushroom...
🤣 Thank you for watching! 🌱
very helpful
Hi Melina,
Glad you think so! Thank you for watching 🌱
I really enjoy your videos. Very simple, informative, and down to the point. Well done and thank you.
Hi!
Glad you like them! Thank you for watching 🌱
Watching this on 2 times speed, and not missing a single word. Maybe you draw things out a bit too long haha.
mushrooms grow in our kitchen i dont even wanna touch or cut them cuz it disgusts me. it smells so bad now
Put the mask on and gloves. 😀
Get rid of those. Change the soil and correct watering.
Green Luck! 🌱
There's a bigger problem behind this- watch out for leakage from pipes in the walls or the like.
Great comment! If mushrooms are growing not in the soil of a potted plant, then the issue is bigger...
@@Mycityplants im an architect lol. Knee jerk reaction 😅
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Just replanted my catus and watered it which you do when you plant a plant and I have mushrooms growing in it already. I just watered it once. I think that's insane. I have never had mushrooms before and I have several catus.
Hi!
Sounds like you have a potting mix that is full of organic elements and if there is not enough air flow in the space, low light, the pot is too big for the plant (more soil then needed) or too much water was used after repotting, the mushrooms will show up. :)
Remove the mushrooms and aerate the soil once a week until it is completely dry (here is the video how to ua-cam.com/users/shortsbUxWibJAs5Y), repot the cactus in a smaller pot if needed and make sure the pot has drainage + provide a good light exposure and air circulation.
May your plant grow happy and healthy!
Thank you for watching!
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Ha Ha Ha now I know how to sabotage my mom's dumb plants >:)
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HI! Thank you for watching 🌱 Not sure what do you mean...
@@Mycityplants He means that there's a symbiotic relationship that forms between fungi and host (plant) that is 'beneficial'. As in all symbiosis both species benefit from the relationship