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title: "Does anyone know what these little spiky things are in my soil??"
description: "Does anyone know what these little spiky things are in my soil??"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/jUQ3Fj7no33QyCmZMqzBPq"
community: "Gardening and Outdoor"
author: "Alexae"
published: "2025-09-17T16:55:43.483807Z"
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# Does anyone know what these little spiky things are in my soil??

_Posted by Alexae on 2025-09-17_

Does anyone know what these little spiky things are in my soil??

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## 2 comments

### Waspinator commented on 2025-09-18

Stemonitis. It's a genus of slime mold that eats decaying plant material. Just a harmless protozoan enjoying the mulch

#### Alexae replied on 2025-09-18

this is very helpful thank you!!

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