How to revive Kangaroo Paw?

[amichaelmedia]

Two part question 

1) my diamond kangaroo paw after a very wet winter/spring/summer is looking discolored, cause for concern? Sandy loam on clay soil. Well fertilized 

2) what is this patch of fungus? Looks ike spew but isn't 

 

[MitchellMc]

Hi @amichaelmedia,

It sounds like your Kangaroo paw is fed up with its wet roots and suffering from them. Planting onto a clay base is really not good for natives, and at a minimum, the soil needs to be mounded up before planting to raise the roots above the clay layer. I suspect you would have much better luck planting into large containers. Here's a helpful guide: Planting, growing and pruning Kangaroo paw.

Great description of the fungus. I believe that could be Fulgio septica, otherwise known as dog vomit slime. Great name, huh! I'd scoop it up, including the surrounding mulch and pop it in the bin.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell