Forum home› Problem solving
This Forum will close on Wednesday 27 March, 2024. Please refer to the announcement on the Discussions page for further detail.

Stinking Fungus

Jo HodgsonJo Hodgson Posts: 2
in Problem solving

HELP PLEASE can anyone tell me how to get rid of this foul smelling fungus.  I've tried weed killer, strong solution of boiling water and salt.  It's the most foul smelling plant I've ever smelt, I'm not a devoted gardener, but do my best and now at my wits end.

Posts

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,129

    It sounds like Stinkhorn - google Stinkhorn fungus and see if that's what you've got.

    They grow on decomposing wood and are frequently found on layers of woodchip/bark mulch.

    If that's what you've got clear away the decomposing wood in that area and it should clear the problem.

     


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Jo HodgsonJo Hodgson Posts: 2

    Thanks to all of you for suggestions I'll give them a go. I am very grateful for the advice.

     

     

  • WelshonionWelshonion Posts: 3,114

    For Heaven's Sake!!  It is all part of Nature.  Do you only want the fluffy bunny Nature?

     

  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,442
    Welshonion wrote (see)

    For Heaven's Sake!!  It is all part of Nature.  Do you only want the fluffy bunny Nature?

     

    I fear soimage

     

     



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • WelshonionWelshonion Posts: 3,114

    image

  • Hortum-cretaeHortum-cretae Posts: 979

    I found a crazy one the other day, same family, the stinkhorns. It's called the red cage fungus. Google it, it's fantastic. HC

Sign In or Register to comment.