Re: Mushrooms with my VFT

Clarke Brunt (clarke@brunt.demon.co.uk)
Mon, 13 Nov 1995 20:03:40 +0000

On 12 Nov 95 at 15:59, Charles Wong wrote:

> I've recently noticed lots of mushrooms appearing in the pot I keep my
> VFT in. Am I keeping the potting material too wet or is something
> else wrong here?
>
> The plant itself is growing very well although at a reduced rate due
> to the cold temperature now.

I'd think they are harmless, and not particularly related to wetness.
I've had the odd one in my pots, but never a lot. They gain their
nutrients from dead organic material, like rotting wood, so maybe
some can take hold in peat.

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Clarke Brunt (clarke@brunt.demon.co.uk)