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Lady Palm with Yellow Mushrooms: Classic Overwatering Sign

The Signs

Yellow mushrooms on soil, yellow patches on soil surface, brown leaf tips, dead stalks.

Diagnosis

Overwatering. Mushrooms thrive in soggy media; brown tips confirm excess moisture.

Fixes

If potted: empty saucer within 15 min of watering.
Water only when top 2″ are dry.
In ground: cut watering to weekly/biweekly depending on rain.

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