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title: "Absolutely disgusted and disturbed by this mushroom growing on my…"
description: "Absolutely disgusted and disturbed by this mushroom growing on my birds of paradise! Will be repotting asap!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/reGnX7K3StqCfipC4Gtt2w/Fca1egZcTkm2FBnlWIXWrQ"
community: "Plant Pro Tips"
author: "Aloe77"
published: "2024-09-15T17:22:30.852383Z"
language: "en"
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# Absolutely disgusted and disturbed by this mushroom growing on my…

_Posted by Aloe77 on 2024-09-15_

Absolutely disgusted and disturbed by this mushroom growing on my birds of paradise! Will be repotting asap!

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## 11 comments

### London Cravener 🪴 commented on 2024-09-15

Actually! Mushrooms are a sign that your plant is healthy!! Removing them won’t harm your plant if that’s what you wish to do. 😄

#### Aloe77 replied on 2024-09-15

I was so relieved to learn that it’s just sooo unsightly and the way they appear over night is freaky! Im scared to touch it lol!

#### Ji11 replied on 2024-09-15

What do you mean!? Mushrooms are amazing! They actually help your plant convert nutrients in soil into usable nutrients for the plant. And the edible varieties have awesome health benefits for humans

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#### London Cravener 🪴 replied on 2024-09-16

😂

#### Aloe77 replied on 2024-09-16

I love mushrooms but waking up to this felt like waking up to a stranger standing in the corner of my room!

### Lisa commented on 2024-09-15

I love when my plants grow mushrooms. She’s happy!! It’s called a flowerpot parasol. ⛱️ No need to worry. ☺️

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### Kyle commented on 2024-09-15

The smell makes me barf

### Anna commented on 2024-09-16

I have one too! Definitely gave me the creeps at first. I love mushrooms outside, not sure how I feel about inside…lol

#### Aloe77 replied on 2024-09-16

We feel the exact same lol

### Vonne commented on 2024-09-16

This is a good sign🙂  
Good soil

### Gabe commented on 2024-09-24

Mushrooms love mulch and decomposing organic material. I try to use only bark mulch indoors as it decomposes less.

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