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title: "there’s a mushroom growing in my pot? Should I get it removed? 😖"
description: "there’s a mushroom growing in my pot? Should I get it removed? 😖"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/46sbKsa-RgyFgv7yDz6N2w/HBYbAcV6R9aMuoUwQmBa6w"
community: "Planet Pothos"
author: "Chloe"
published: "2024-09-23T07:16:10.876959Z"
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# there’s a mushroom growing in my pot? Should I get it removed? 😖

_Posted by Chloe on 2024-09-23_

there’s a mushroom growing in my pot? Should I get it removed? 😖

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## 6 comments

### Planta member commented on 2024-09-23

might be a sign of overwatering!

#### Chloe replied on 2024-09-23

Should I get it removed then?

#### Planta member replied on 2024-09-23

i would bc i don't like mushrooms in my plant but i don't think it harms the plant so to say

### Vraimothra commented on 2024-09-23

it can indicate overwatering but also a healthy mini-ecosystem- as others have said i tend to pull them and cut back on watering though. ive heard besides that, adding better airflow around your plant can help. if i notice my soil is drying slowly i turn a fan on nearby to help \& bc i heard that them getting movement as if the winds blowing on them helps strengthen your plant overall as well

#### Chloe replied on 2024-09-23

Tysm for your advice!!! Really appreciate it!

### Sunny commented on 2024-09-23

Add perlite during the next repotting to increase drainage. Use less peat moss. Increase the air circulation to faster dry the soil b

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