Identification: Plant ID - weird green mushroom growing out of aloe vera plant...

Discussion in 'Fungi, Lichens and Slime Molds' started by Nature Obsessed, Jul 6, 2007.

  1. Nature Obsessed

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    My mom has had an aloe vera plant on our porch for years, but now I've noticed that there is a strange yellow-green mushroom type thing growing in the pot with the aloe vera plant. What it is and why is it there?
     
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    tipularia Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    see on the web Leucocoprinus flos-sulphuris.

    It is common on the pot!!!!
     
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    Thank you both, that is definetly it. Is it harmful to the plant?

    ~ Devin ~
     
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    Leucocoprinus is not harmful to the plant. In fact, there is a also a huge mycelial mat in the potting soil with helps retain moisture for your plant.
     
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