Yellow fungus climbing up base of indoor fig tree - Ask Extension
What is the yellow/orange slimy fungus on my indoor fig tree? How should I treat it?
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Yellow fungus climbing up base of indoor fig tree #256893
Asked June 24, 2015, 8:49 PM EDT
What is the yellow/orange slimy fungus on my indoor fig tree? How should I treat it?
New York County New York
Expert Response
This appears to be a slime mold, not common indoors where the environment is usually dry. It is harmless to the plant but the appearance is unattractive. I would wipe it off with a dry paper towel, then put an oscillating fan near your plant to keep it drier.
