Mushrooms in Houseplant Soil: Harmless Fungi, Easy Fix

Those Lime-Colored Pods Are Mushrooms

Furry, pale growths in your Philodendron (actually Pothos) pot are saprophytic fungi—feeding on organic matter in non-sterile soil. They're harmless to you and the plant.

Remove & Prevent

1. Pull mushrooms out, getting the base/roots in soil.
2. Let top ½ inch of soil dry between waterings.
3. Increase warmth, airflow, and bright indirect light.
4. Optional: Repot into smaller pot with sterile peat-based mix.

More may appear from spores already in the soil—just repeat removal.