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title: "What is this? Is it a mushroom? Should I be worried?"
description: "What is this? Is it a mushroom? Should I be worried?"
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author: "Stephanie"
published: "2025-04-13T21:32:18.531391Z"
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# What is this? Is it a mushroom? Should I be worried?

_Posted by Stephanie on 2025-04-13_

What is this? Is it a mushroom? Should I be worried?

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## 1 comment

### Heather commented on 2025-04-13

Yes it looks like a mushroom but nothing to worry about. It tends to be a sign of healthy soil. Just be careful about watering on a plant appropriate schedule as they also indicate moist environment indicative of overwatering or poor drainage.

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