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title: "I left my plant by itself while I was out of town and I came back to…"
description: "I left my plant by itself while I was out of town and I came back to mushrooms. Are there too many growing? Looks like a lot"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/75x5j9BqsIqLXVbgEv3cJm"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Cait"
published: "2025-06-23T23:28:38.525887Z"
language: "en"
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# I left my plant by itself while I was out of town and I came back to…

_Posted by Cait on 2025-06-23_

I left my plant by itself while I was out of town and I came back to mushrooms. Are there too many growing? Looks like a lot

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/0sGvMCgcG9m0Tbe_DBjRBGj7xLTV2-rJNcMG15BsFmQ/JHamxAu7RzOVqKNhgXZoTQ.webp?size=large)

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## 2 comments

### Ashton commented on 2025-06-24

These mushrooms are not harmful to your plant. This means great nutrient soil. You’re doing well. As a plant parent. Just be sure to wash your hands if you touch these mushrooms.

### Waspinator commented on 2025-06-24

That's flowerpot parasol if you want to learn more about them

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