I have been dealing with a thrips x ant x mealybug infestation on almost all of my plants for weeks. I’m exhausted. Some of my plants pulled through. Some of them are not looking too hot and now I see these. Are these spider eggs? there’s a lot of spiders on these plants as they’re having to be isolated outside when they’re usually indoor plants. Is this fungus?
What are these things and how do I get rid of them. It’s on two on my plants.
Small DISCLAIMER: all that white stuff isn’t (all) mealybug residue. It is DE and residue from insecticide soap.
For the thread:
Watering habits are different for each plant.
All plants gets one to three hours of direct sunlight in a SE facing lanai in zone 9b FL.
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I would guess lacewing eggs.
What are you using to eradicate the pests?
Looks like tiny mushrooms. If so, harmless to the plant.
Slime mold maybe but you’d need to take a closer look.
I would say some kind of fungus, not lacewing eggs. Lacewing eggs look similar, but I’ve only ever seen them dangling off the underside of a leaf, never up from the soil.
looks like mushrooms to me!! the way that it’s growing only on certain substrate, how many there are, their shape… this is a good thing 🙂 only healthy soil gets fungi growing in it
The structure in question closely resembles the mycelium produced by mycorrhizae, which plays a beneficial role in your soil. This mycelium significantly aids in plant growth, making it an essential component for a healthy garden or landscape. Please note that if you see mushrooms, do not attempt to eat them, as they may be toxic if ingested.
My mushrooms actually made my plant grow taller and stronger