Question From:
Kim Pattison in Castle Hill, Sydney NSW
Nature of problem:
Orange fungus growing on outdoor wooden chairs after rain
Type of Plant (if known):
Orange fungus
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
Orange fungus is growing
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
On wood
How often do you water the plant:
When it rains
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
7 hours
What type of plant is it:
Fungus
How long since you planted it:
Didn’t plant it
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
No
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
Outdoors
What other treatments have you given the plant:
None
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Other Comments:
There is an orange fungus that has started to grow all over my wooden outdoor chairs after all the rain. How do I get rid of it, as I’m sure it’s probably rotting the timber?
Answer: Hi Kim, Clean the orange fungus with Scotchbrite, then paint on a water based wood sealer like Intergrain Ultradeck (you can do this while the wood is wet if you like). This will add years of life to the furniture and make it look much better. This paint sets like any clear plastic paint, providing an excellent surface to sit on. Don
