Rewilding My Lot

Converting a new developer lot into a nature ecosystem — my journey

Dog Vomit Slime Mold!

Having owned a dog, I would say this Dog Vomit Slime Mold (Fuligo septica) is aptly named! It’s also known as Scrambled Egg Slime (yuck!).

Dog Vomit Slime Mold often appears on bark mulch in urban settings and I’ve seen it before. We haven’t had much rain lately, but we have had some mornings with heavy fog, which apparently has moistened my woodchip pathways well.

This slime mold appears quickly and then within a few hours changes from its bright yellow color to brown. Here’s one after a couple of days.

These growths generally don’t do any damage, so there’s really no need to remove them since they’re hidden behind the house. It’s just another interesting part of nature.

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Nature Lover.
Inquisitive Observer.
Student Gardener.

I invite you to join me on my journey to convert my sterile (from a nature point of view) new house lot to a healthy and diverse ecosystem, as I make discoveries, mistakes, and hopefully progress. I am not an expert or professional. The project started in February 2023 and the location is Seguin, Texas, USA.

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