> They hadnt received a full water for almost 10 days since the soil was taking too long to dry even then. Below Im trying to dry the soil manually by not to aggravate the root system, but my only hope is maybe to transplant them both into a 5 gallon in about a weeks time with a new soil mix ratio. CUrrently my ratios are: Dry manure (1 part), Soiless mix (1 part), spaghnum peat moss (2 parts), dolomite lime: Just a generous sprinkle but less than a fistful. heres them now, drooping at the lower parts, but OK at the top.. not sure if overwatering is coming into play or if they will recover next few days.
1) Are mushrooms and fungus gnats interlinked, or am I making my own incorrect theories? >>I would say yes and the moisture build up allowing their formation.
2) Are the mushrooms creating a harmful environment for my plants roots/soil area, or are they useful to my soil/plants? >>the moisture no the fungus yes.
3) How do I get rid of the mushrooms if they arent meant to be there? (I saw "Ndawgg27" mention the following in a 2010 post: add to your mixture small course perlite, or for the green alternative (specially if recycling your dirt) growstones (puffed recycled beer bottles) they hold alot of air and water while allowing proper drainage.
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4) Has the recent soil pH adjustment 3 days ago to more acidic created an environment for the mushrooms to grow? (I cant think of any other things Ive changed or done differently to the soil. All else is same)
5) Should I just transplant my ladies to a new soil mix/composition with less dry manure if they are sprouting from that? (I thought to transplant them both into a 5 gallon with much more spaghnum p.m and lesser dry manure?)[/QUOTE] >>>the fungus you found is the "flower", the mycellium connecting them is the greatest thing for a plant! i would transplant to a better air-rated organic soil mix and mix your "mushroom dirt" into your soil mixture and let it spread!!!!!
~supai
1) Are mushrooms and fungus gnats interlinked, or am I making my own incorrect theories? >>I would say yes and the moisture build up allowing their formation.
2) Are the mushrooms creating a harmful environment for my plants roots/soil area, or are they useful to my soil/plants? >>the moisture no the fungus yes.
3) How do I get rid of the mushrooms if they arent meant to be there? (I saw "Ndawgg27" mention the following in a 2010 post: add to your mixture small course perlite, or for the green alternative (specially if recycling your dirt) growstones (puffed recycled beer bottles) they hold alot of air and water while allowing proper drainage.
Fungicides are among the most toxic chemicals. Here are a few alternatives:
* Listerine - Mix 1 teaspoon of Listerine into 1 quart of warm water
* Hydrogen Peroxide - 1 Tablespoon per gallon of water
* 1/2 teaspoon baking Soda, 1/4 teaspoon cooking oil in 1 quart warm water
*All of the above recipes should be mixed directly into the sprayer and applied every 10 days or until there is no evidence of fungus.
*Cinnamon powder dusted directly onto damaged or cut areas prevent fungus on orchids.
* Listerine - Mix 1 teaspoon of Listerine into 1 quart of warm water
* Hydrogen Peroxide - 1 Tablespoon per gallon of water
* 1/2 teaspoon baking Soda, 1/4 teaspoon cooking oil in 1 quart warm water
*All of the above recipes should be mixed directly into the sprayer and applied every 10 days or until there is no evidence of fungus.
*Cinnamon powder dusted directly onto damaged or cut areas prevent fungus on orchids.
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4) Has the recent soil pH adjustment 3 days ago to more acidic created an environment for the mushrooms to grow? (I cant think of any other things Ive changed or done differently to the soil. All else is same)
5) Should I just transplant my ladies to a new soil mix/composition with less dry manure if they are sprouting from that? (I thought to transplant them both into a 5 gallon with much more spaghnum p.m and lesser dry manure?)[/QUOTE] >>>the fungus you found is the "flower", the mycellium connecting them is the greatest thing for a plant! i would transplant to a better air-rated organic soil mix and mix your "mushroom dirt" into your soil mixture and let it spread!!!!!
~supai
