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title: "ok so i don’t know what happened…but i was watering my ivy last night…"
description: "ok so i don’t know what happened…but i was watering my ivy last night and there was a…well a mushroom in the pot. 😳 ummm, i don’t know how because i…"
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author: "kitkat!"
published: "2023-08-30T14:36:34.316Z"
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# ok so i don’t know what happened…but i was watering my ivy last night…

_Posted by kitkat! on 2023-08-30_

ok so i don’t know what happened…but i was watering my ivy last night and there was a…well a mushroom in the pot. 😳 ummm, i don’t know how because i definitely didn’t plant a mushroom in there but i was wondering if this is common and maybe it just came from the dirt i used? but i was also wondering if anyone might know what kind of mushroom?? i don’t know if it’s toxic or not and i’m a little nervous 😅

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## 8 comments

### Nancy ♡ commented on 2023-08-30

i have heard this is common and could be from the soil. this has never happened to me but i’ve heard it’s harmless

#### kitkat! replied on 2023-08-30

ok that’s a relief 😮‍💨 i LOVE mushroom so i’m happy to hear it’s harmless 😌 thank u!

#### Nancy ♡ replied on 2023-08-30

you’re welcome! again it’s just what i heard! so you might want to follow up with a bit of a google search 😂

### Joshua Stolworthy commented on 2023-08-30

Can come as mycelium in soil or via spores, typically a sign of healthy soil, and beneficial as a lot of fungi help break down organic matter into nutrients. Just don’t eat them or let a pet eat them unless you’re certain they’re edible. I get thin ones from time to time in my Pothos’ pot. If you see them in the pots of plants that like dry soil, it may mean you’re overwatering or the soil retains too much moisture, but otherwise don’t worry!

#### kitkat! replied on 2023-08-30

ahhhhh thank u!! i appreciate it!!

### Mehgan C. commented on 2023-08-30

I don’t know anything about mushrooms but I get some in my plants time to time, although they’re no where near this size lol. I’ve learned it’s from having too much moisture in the soil. Your mushroom is cute though, I’d name him Larry 🤷🏻‍♀️🤣

#### kitkat! replied on 2023-08-30

OH MY GOSH, YES, I’M NAMING HIM LARRY THX QUEEN 🤣🤣

#### Mehgan C. replied on 2023-08-30

Ofc 🥰

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