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title: "IS THIS A PEST? i’ve never had any before i thought from afar this…"
description: "IS THIS A PEST? i’ve never had any before i thought from afar this was just some kind of fungal growth but it looks weird close up. this is my money plant"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "eliana"
published: "2025-09-28T21:01:20.331359Z"
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# IS THIS A PEST? i’ve never had any before i thought from afar this…

_Posted by eliana on 2025-09-28_

IS THIS A PEST? i’ve never had any before i thought from afar this was just some kind of fungal growth but it looks weird close up. this is my money plant

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## 3 comments

### Panda and plant love commented on 2025-09-28

It does look like a pest or disease so I would try to check the roots or just give it some water with Castille soap/oil or it may just a fungus

### Waspinator commented on 2025-09-28

That's flowerpot parasol. It's a mushroom That's harmless to plants. If you have curious pets or children who might try to eat it, you can treat with a fungicide or pick the mushroom bloom (it's not dangerous but can cause pretty bad stomach upset.) If that's not an issue, you can leave it as a companion species with your plant. Flowerpot parasol can indicate overwatering if you see it blooming frequently, but if it's just only occasionally, it's just happy to be there

### Sunny commented on 2025-09-29

It’s a fungus. Its harmless. It shows there is organic material in the potting mix and sufficient moisture to feed the fungal spores. You can scrape it off or use a commercial fungicide. Letting the soil dry out more and providing good airflow can hinder the growth. 🪴🍀

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