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title: "WTF?!? These two critters popped up in my big corn plant suddenly in…"
description: "WTF?!? These two critters popped up in my big corn plant suddenly in the last few days. This is an indoor plant but about once every 10 days I bring it outside…"
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author: "Rob"
published: "2026-07-28T18:33:29.221951Z"
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# WTF?!? These two critters popped up in my big corn plant suddenly in…

_Posted by Rob on 2026-07-28_

WTF?!? These two critters popped up in my big corn plant suddenly in the last few days. This is an indoor plant but about once every 10 days I bring it outside to water it and let it drain for several hours.

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## 10 comments

### Erica commented on 2026-07-28

Those look like they may be a type of mushroom. I could be wrong though.

#### Rob replied on 2026-08-02

Thank you!

### Nikiller commented on 2026-07-28

Those are just some mushrooms. It’s probably been slowly growing a mycelia network through the soil and only now started fruiting as it likes the conditions

#### Rob replied on 2026-08-02

Thanks!!Is this a bad thing?

#### Nikiller replied on 2026-08-02

Not on its own but it can sometimes be a symptom of another issue. Usually due to overwatering which causes root rot, but sometimes the mushroom just likes the environment at the moment. I have some kind of mushroom growing out of my hanging pothos planter inside the apartment. Shriveled up and died before I even noticed it

#### Rob replied on 2026-08-03

Thank you so much!

### Waspinator commented on 2026-07-28

Flowerpot parasol. It's harmless to plants. If you have pets or kids, don't let them eat it; it can cause stomach upset

#### Rob replied on 2026-08-02

Great info! Thanks!

### Rob commented on 2026-08-02

So should remove these mushrooms?

#### Nikiller replied on 2026-08-02

Only if you don’t like to see them.

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