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Factors affecting development of fungi in pots
Many of the conditions for raising healthy seedlings of native plants also favour growth of fungi. Plants and fungi require moderate temperatures, good aeration, good drainage, and consistent but not too much or too little water. High levels of fertilizers can reduce the growth of some fungi, but this should not be a problem as the levels used for native plants are usually quite low. Most pesticides, fungicides, herbicides selectively target groups of organisms. Although some native fungi may be affected by some such chemicals, the affects are mostly unknown or untested. Some fungi prefer a particular soil pH or level of organic matter. But because there are so many native fungi, and the optimal requirements of each fungus are unknown, it is best to simply use the soil or potting mix and growing conditions which suits the plants.
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