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Posted by Rosa_Sharon 6z MA (My Page) on

Thu, Jun 9, 05 at 16:14

I just discovered a little mushroom growing out of my staghorn: (see picture below).
I have two concerns: 1.) Could it possibly be dangerous to the touch? I am worried it might be poisonous. and 2.) Will it harm my plant? I actually like the way it looks, and I would like to keep it.

Thanks! - - Rosa

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Posted by Aaron_UK UK (My Page) on
Sat, Jun 11, 05 at 12:03

Looks like a Flower Pot Parasol (Leucocoprinus birnbaumii). I occasionally have them coming up in with my houseplants. They don't seem to cause any harm.

Here is a link that might be useful: Fungi in potted plants

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Posted by Rosa_Sharon 6z MA (My Page) on
Wed, Jul 13, 05 at 19:08

Aaron -- Thank you for the response, and I apologize for my delay in sending this.... The link was very helpful and set my mind at ease about the mushrooms. I have had a few more crop up since this post, and I am really enjoying them. They are rather pretty!

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Posted by helenahill Brisbane, Australia (My Page) on
Mon, Jan 26, 09 at 23:34

So does my capsicum plant!! Can you please tell me whether these mushrooms are poisonous and if so, what implication will this have on my capsicums?

Thanks,

Helena

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