Most species within these two genera act as important saprophytic fungi, playing a vital role in the material cycling of ecosystems by facilitating the decomposition of organic matter. Existing ...

Read more: The Most Common Myths About House Plants Debunked Beneficial molds that help break down organic matter in the soil are called saprophytic fungi. One of the most common is Trichoderma ...

You might assume that fungi are always bad because many are pathogens that cause plant (or human!) illnesses. But, what’s typically growing in houseplant soil is a type of saprophytic fungi.