I just found this in one of my containers. Was not there late morning but is here now this evening. I have no idea what did this. My first instinct is to remove but need to know if I should suit up first😅
by Rich1575
7 Comments
here2notGetfined
Looks like some species of fungus or slime mold. Just let the soil dry out for a few days and it’ll go away. There’s nothing to worry about, though, just another life form to appreciate in the garden (or container).
Low-Cat4360
I think his name is Calvin. Don’t touch him
PensiveObservor
Fungi are saprophytic, helping to break organic matter down into usable micro and macronutrient molecules. They’re good for the soil and for everything that grows in it!
SvengeAnOsloDentist
It’s a slime mold, not a fungus, but still a beneficial decomposer
TheTampoffs
Ah fuck
ktgunter
Forbidden chipotle
MagicMyxies
Congrats! You have a slime mold. Don’t let the name dissuade you, these are some of the Coolest organisms on earth! Slime molds are not even a fungus, they are a special type of amoeba that can grow so large we can see it with our own eyes! They are non toxic and harmless to plants and animals and technically edible though not tasty. They are one indicator of a healthy, bio diverse soil environment. They forage along the soil eating bacteria and spores until they finish their life cycle. In this way they are predators which keep some bacteria populations low. They are also prey for many invertebrates like snails, springtails, beetles, and more. You will notice w drastic change in appearance over the next few days as the white goop solidifies into its final form, the fruiting body which Carries the spores for the lifecycle to begin again. They usually come and go within a span of one to two weeks outdoors where wind, rain, and other factors quickly whittle away at the fragile organism.
7 Comments
Looks like some species of fungus or slime mold. Just let the soil dry out for a few days and it’ll go away. There’s nothing to worry about, though, just another life form to appreciate in the garden (or container).
I think his name is Calvin. Don’t touch him
Fungi are saprophytic, helping to break organic matter down into usable micro and macronutrient molecules. They’re good for the soil and for everything that grows in it!
It’s a slime mold, not a fungus, but still a beneficial decomposer
Ah fuck
Forbidden chipotle
Congrats! You have a slime mold. Don’t let the name dissuade you, these are some of the Coolest organisms on earth! Slime molds are not even a fungus, they are a special type of amoeba that can grow so large we can see it with our own eyes! They are non toxic and harmless to plants and animals and technically edible though not tasty. They are one indicator of a healthy, bio diverse soil environment. They forage along the soil eating bacteria and spores until they finish their life cycle. In this way they are predators which keep some bacteria populations low. They are also prey for many invertebrates like snails, springtails, beetles, and more. You will notice w drastic change in appearance over the next few days as the white goop solidifies into its final form, the fruiting body which Carries the spores for the lifecycle to begin again. They usually come and go within a span of one to two weeks outdoors where wind, rain, and other factors quickly whittle away at the fragile organism.