Mushrooms in Sarracenia Pot: Harmless vs. Dangerous Fungi

Grower found mushrooms in 'Judith Hindle' pot. Asked if severe and how to treat.

Mushrooms = Usually Benign

Fruiting bodies of saprophytic fungi breaking down organic matter. Not parasitic on live tissue.

Treatment

• Spray neem oil or sulfur fungicide—mushrooms die in days.

Watch For: Pathogenic Fungi

Yellow, white, grey, or greenish-black fibrous patches or puffy "popcorn" masses on soil or plant base. These attack dead tissue and spread to living. Treat immediately with sulfur/neem.