Identification: ID for this orchid pot fungus?

Discussion in 'Fungi, Lichens and Slime Molds' started by Tom In WI, Apr 16, 2006.

  1. Tom In WI

    Tom In WI Member

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    I found this in the fir bark chips in one of my orchid pots. The bark chips are about 1.5 years old and are starting to decompose somewhat; I haven't seen anything appear on the surface of the material, but when I was checking my plant's roots yesterday, I found this down in the pot. Maybe it's just an early stage of the fungus, but I was curious about what it might be.

    http://klanky.com/general/PotStuff.jpg

    Those little white spheres are about 1/32" in diameter.

    As you might imagine, since these bark chips are kept moist all the time, this is probably a great place for fungi.

    Anybody recognize it?
     

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