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By laeschlein
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I've noticed a 'carpet' of some kind of fungus growing over half of the surface of my bog garden (VFTs & drosera) as well as on top of the media in my nepenther pot - doesn't seem to be growing on any of the plants themselves, and I haven't noticed any obvious growth issues (yet, anyway). Google isn't helping in terms of identification.

Just wondering if anyone has had this before/if I should attempt to get rid of it. Thanks for any advice!
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By MaxVft
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I’m no expert, but it looks to me like your moss is flowering spores.
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By ChefDean
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I saw something similar in a FB post the other day, and the general consensus was slime mold. Not necessarily detrimental, but not beneficial either.
Keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't overgrow your plants, and you should be fine.
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