Ca-Ca Mung ~ possibly mold - Orchid Board

justatypn · #1 (**permalink**) 03-20-2007, 02:57 PM

During my monthly soaking found this along the orcid mix of my Brsdm. Gilded Urchin 'ontario'. Could this be mold

of some kind. Should this be treated with physan 20 than repotted. What is this ca-ca mung growing.

Djarum Black · #2 (**permalink**) 03-20-2007, 04:58 PM

I do not know exactly what it is, but I have seen it before. I have it in my redwood bark that I use for cover in my front flowerbeds. It normally hides underneath the bark and sticks the pieces together. It's a fibery texture. I think it is some kind of fungus. Sometimes it looks a little like cheese (ewww) The only areas it seems to grow in my bark is where there is little sun exposure and less drainage. Maybe it is a moisture thing?

Phantasm · #3 (**permalink**) 03-20-2007, 05:32 PM

When was the plant last repotted? This could be a result of the mix breaking down.....

Gin · #4 (**permalink**) 03-20-2007, 09:16 PM

Looks like snow mold . Gin

dave b · #5 (**permalink**) 03-20-2007, 09:27 PM

There are fungus's amungs us, that feed exclusively on wood. They can be commonly found living in your mulch mixes in the yard, and if conditions are right (dark and damp) in your pot. In theory, they arent bad. Some of them are the only things around that are able to break down the cell wall of wood cells. Adaquate light and air flow are critical in reducing molds and fungus. Google things like - mulch fungus, and see what pops up.

justatypn · #6 (**permalink**) 03-20-2007, 10:18 PM

After reading what you all have said, it has now hit me that I have been misting this guy a but more than I use to (every other day) only due to the fact that the roots needed that extra moisture as they were looking a bit dry. The air circulation is not an issue, it gets oscillating for 6 hours a day as well as a ceiling fan, leaves are in motion, slightly. I have not repotted this plant, bought it about 6 months or so ago. I will repot it in a clear pot as it's home is a plastic pot with clay pot support.

cb977 · #7 (**permalink**) 03-21-2007, 08:55 AM

This type of thing is one of the reasons I switched just about everything to aliflor...it doesn't happen!

One more thing...and I know I'll probably get some flack for it but...I repot every plant I bring home immediately. I do it even if the plant is in bloom and have not lost one yet! I want to know what's going on in that pot!

justatypn · #8 (**permalink**) 03-21-2007, 10:50 PM

I'm not one for repotting after purchase, yes, keep away from others for approx. 7 days, but I feel there is enough stress prior to as well as indoor acclimation.

Friday I will be taking this guy downstairs and clean'r up, will focus on the underneath of the bark as I can see it peaking deeper than the

Just thankful it's not a stinky

dave b · #9 (**permalink**) 03-21-2007, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cb977

This type of thing is one of the reasons I switched just about everything to aliflor...it doesn't happen!

One more thing...and I know I'll probably get some flack for it but...I repot every plant I bring home immediately. I do it even if the plant is in bloom and have not lost one yet! I want to know what's going on in that pot!

I pretty much do the same thing. Cant wait to see the condition of the roots and the medium. Unless its obvious to me that all is well in the pot. So many times its not, and im always glad i checked. Ive been told thats a sign of a good grower...just as concerned about whats in the pot, as whats above it.