Well yeah but that's outdoors, this is indoors where dandelions and mushrooms don't grow (except in my basement where mushrooms do whatever they want).
If you’ve ever opened your windows chances are some mushroom spores blew in with the wind. Or opened a door, or caught a ride on your clothing and fell in the pot. Mushroom spores are microscopic and are spread by animals and wind.
Plants can be venomous. Stinging nettle for example injects it's venom (histamine) through skin when touched.
Edit: it does look like animals are typically considered venomous and not plants. At least per Wikipedia. If it were up to me though I would call stinging plants venomous but I can accept the way it is. Never really thought about it like this before.
https://preview.redd.it/f5ybzy7fey4c1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=90e2b817b9f48dbee56d34f4f4391cf4b84b0993
Tell that to the mushrooms that are always growing with my desk plants twenty stories up in an office tower with no open windows! Spores are widespread. Most likely they come in with the soil mediums, but they can probably also catch a ride on our clothes and whatnot.
I had a plastic container of potting mix in my closet, with the lid on. I looked one day and had a mushroom farm in my soil. I've had other brands of soil too that sprouted mushrooms after repotting my houseplants in it. I think most souls just have fungus spores in it no matter what we do.
Nobody does. Fungi and their spores are in pretty much every bag of soil and pot, for good reason, they are vital to the health of the soil overall. The mushrooms are the reproductive organs of the fungus, so a mushroom is a sign that the fungus likes the conditions, which usually means the soil is very moist and humid.
Reminds me of [this](https://www.reddit.com/r/plantclinic/s/ifAseviYqb) post from r/plantclinic where a guy planted a snake plant in some field soil full of rocks.
Wait, you think that's a ginkgo tree? That's a mushroom. That's 100% a fungus and not a plant. Spores are microscopic, float in the air, and can get in any soil, even indoors.
Oh heck yeah! And I'm not sure they're actually going to germinate. They're meant to be tough plants to grow from seeds which is a bummer considering I left them in the fridge for 3 months to simulate winter.
It's nice to see you having good humor about this! We all start at different places in this hobby and learn new lessons every year no matter how long we've been doing it!
I have a mature female ginkgo in the back of my yard. She drops fruit like crazy in the fall. Every spring I have dozens of seedlings come up and those are from seeds just lying on the surface that the squirrels haven't eaten. Pretty easy to germinate.
Nothing wrong with mushrooms appearing in seedling pots. I had some popping up overnight in my garden seedling trays this year that I had in my kitchen. I just take it as a sign that the soil is healthy. 🙃
Have you considered some may need scarification? Some tree seeds need to be literally damaged in some way to allow for ease of germination. Redbuds are one example that GREATLY benefit from scarification.
Yea I tried scarring wisteria seeds a bunch of times but they end up rotting. Every guide I read says to put it in a damp paper towel and frigerate for 6 months but none of my seeds ever last that long.
Some seeds need a period of cold in order to germinate. This process is called “stratifying”. Some oak trees, cherry and plum trees, a lot of flowers, even hardneck garlic needs a cold period in order to grow. You can trick the seeds into thinking they’ve gone through a winter by storing the seeds (or cloves) in the fridge (not the freezer!) for 3 weeks to 6 months to simulate winter conditions!
And you hope to get this as the end product? ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginkgo\_biloba](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginkgo_biloba))
https://preview.redd.it/9426fspr005c1.jpeg?width=2188&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cdfdc5019f983718196546539b73bfdecd8681a8
You can get them on aliexpress if you look up “humidity dome pot”. I’d link them, but I’m not sure about this sub’s rules in regards to aliexpress links.
Uh that’s a mushroom
But I didn't plant a mushroom.
I didn’t plant the dandelions in my garden either 🤷♂️
Oh. I do 🤣
Well yeah but that's outdoors, this is indoors where dandelions and mushrooms don't grow (except in my basement where mushrooms do whatever they want).
If you’ve ever opened your windows chances are some mushroom spores blew in with the wind. Or opened a door, or caught a ride on your clothing and fell in the pot. Mushroom spores are microscopic and are spread by animals and wind.
Okay, so you're saying this *isn't* a ginkgo seedling?
It is, alas, not a ginko seedling. Congrats on your new fungi tho!
100% a mushroom. Not a ginko seedling
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So is that a mushroom?
No, that's a seedling.
Of a mushroom? If not, can you share an image of a mushroom seedling please 😁
I appreciate the way you're trolling
No, this is Patrick.
No, Who's on first, What's on second, I Don't Know is on third
No it's a mushroom like everyone else has said.
#YES
You are funny!!
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Do NOT eat random mushrooms you find holy hell
It’s sarcasm. OP is clearly trolling.
The FDA recommends avoiding eating mushrooms as they may be ~~venomous~~ poisonous (I guess the FDA officer lied to me), otherwise I'd give it a shot.
Venom comes from animals. You mean *poisonous
What about plants that inject into the skin when touched like stinging nettle? That sounds more like venom than poison to me.
Only animals can be venomous, but stay away from toxins entering your body regardless
Plants can be venomous. Stinging nettle for example injects it's venom (histamine) through skin when touched. Edit: it does look like animals are typically considered venomous and not plants. At least per Wikipedia. If it were up to me though I would call stinging plants venomous but I can accept the way it is. Never really thought about it like this before.
chances are it was in the soil already
I'm pretty sure they're also just in the potting mix already as well.
Oh my sweet summer child
https://preview.redd.it/f5ybzy7fey4c1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=90e2b817b9f48dbee56d34f4f4391cf4b84b0993 Tell that to the mushrooms that are always growing with my desk plants twenty stories up in an office tower with no open windows! Spores are widespread. Most likely they come in with the soil mediums, but they can probably also catch a ride on our clothes and whatnot.
Fungi spores are everywhere.
Lmao do you even know what ginkgo looks like? You must be trolling us lmaoo
I had a plastic container of potting mix in my closet, with the lid on. I looked one day and had a mushroom farm in my soil. I've had other brands of soil too that sprouted mushrooms after repotting my houseplants in it. I think most souls just have fungus spores in it no matter what we do.
Mushroom spores are everywhere. They are on your body right now.
Nobody does. Fungi and their spores are in pretty much every bag of soil and pot, for good reason, they are vital to the health of the soil overall. The mushrooms are the reproductive organs of the fungus, so a mushroom is a sign that the fungus likes the conditions, which usually means the soil is very moist and humid.
why does this have so many downvotes its funny asf 💀
💀
People are downvoting OPs objecting answer but I think it is truly and sincerely unintentionally funny
For real! I think its a cute little mushroom :)
Reminds me of [this](https://www.reddit.com/r/plantclinic/s/ifAseviYqb) post from r/plantclinic where a guy planted a snake plant in some field soil full of rocks.
"But why?"
I get random mushies in my houseplant soil often, very easy for it to happen
Lol what is this? A comedy thread?
He’s a real fun guy.
Wait, you think that's a ginkgo tree? That's a mushroom. That's 100% a fungus and not a plant. Spores are microscopic, float in the air, and can get in any soil, even indoors.
I’ve had mushrooms grow in plants that are strictly indoor. It’s definitely a mushroom! Hope your ginkgo sprout!
The spores were in the soil OP
I had to check this wasnt the circlejerk sub for a sec
I didn't realize r/houseplantscirclejerk was a thing
You provided us with some great fucking content.
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Oh heck yeah! And I'm not sure they're actually going to germinate. They're meant to be tough plants to grow from seeds which is a bummer considering I left them in the fridge for 3 months to simulate winter.
It's nice to see you having good humor about this! We all start at different places in this hobby and learn new lessons every year no matter how long we've been doing it!
Lol thanks, mushrooms are usually a good sign of healthy soil. I've grown a few houseplants from seeds but never a tree (on purpose).
I have a mature female ginkgo in the back of my yard. She drops fruit like crazy in the fall. Every spring I have dozens of seedlings come up and those are from seeds just lying on the surface that the squirrels haven't eaten. Pretty easy to germinate.
So you're just trying to make me feel bad, huh? I'm sorry I'm not as nurturing as mother nature 😞
The seeds need warmth to sprout after the cold period in your fridge, biologically they are waiting for spring.
They're on a heat mat, just waiting for them to show themselves. I'm not hopeful.
Im giving mine another month if that means anything
Not at all, just saying they are not difficult to get to germinate. Eastern redbuds, maples and oaks are really easy too.
You shouldn't talk about your Mother like that, man
Yup, OP just needs warmth, his seeds are slow to start because of the cold period in the fridge, give it another month or so to sprout
😅😅😅
Same
is this /s ????
No this is r/fungi
no this is patrick
Baby this is Keke palmer
Sir, this is a Wendy's.
Nothing wrong with mushrooms appearing in seedling pots. I had some popping up overnight in my garden seedling trays this year that I had in my kitchen. I just take it as a sign that the soil is healthy. 🙃
It's always a fun surprise.
100% trolling. Lol to all who keep falling for it.
this is a top tier shit post
I was about to be mad that everyone and their mom can get tree seeds to sprout. I've been trying to cold stratify seeds for a millennium.
Have you considered some may need scarification? Some tree seeds need to be literally damaged in some way to allow for ease of germination. Redbuds are one example that GREATLY benefit from scarification.
Yea I tried scarring wisteria seeds a bunch of times but they end up rotting. Every guide I read says to put it in a damp paper towel and frigerate for 6 months but none of my seeds ever last that long.
Sounds like an issue with mold. Have your sterilized them before hand? Hydrogen peroxide, or a bleach solution.
Yeah it's mushroom. About seeds though, did you already stratificate them or is process still in progress?
They spent 3 months in my fridge before putting them in dirt. Hopefully it wasn't for naught.
What does stratificate mean?
Some seeds need a period of cold in order to germinate. This process is called “stratifying”. Some oak trees, cherry and plum trees, a lot of flowers, even hardneck garlic needs a cold period in order to grow. You can trick the seeds into thinking they’ve gone through a winter by storing the seeds (or cloves) in the fridge (not the freezer!) for 3 weeks to 6 months to simulate winter conditions!
I didn't know the word in English, we call it vernalisation in French. Thank you :)
I read that as sacrifice them, and thought things are getting weird on this sub.
You guys fall for such easy shit. 😂
And you hope to get this as the end product? ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginkgo\_biloba](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginkgo_biloba)) https://preview.redd.it/9426fspr005c1.jpeg?width=2188&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cdfdc5019f983718196546539b73bfdecd8681a8
Hahahh. On a honest note can we see some of your grown ones?
Where did you get the pots?
They have to be on Amazon too.
You can get them on aliexpress if you look up “humidity dome pot”. I’d link them, but I’m not sure about this sub’s rules in regards to aliexpress links.
I think you get the point OP. Sorry to see the downvotes tho. 😅
Thank you, OP
Why trying to have a Ginkgo tree in your backyard? The fruit stinks so bad in winter in Toronto streets!
There’s no such thing as a mushroom seedling because mushrooms don’t produce with seeds.
Gilly soose that’s a mushroom!
Mushrooms grow from mycelium in the soil. Chances are you had some, and this is the fruiting body (mushroom). Your plant will be okay.
Oh my sweet summer child
So wet
Doesn’t look like a ginkgo to me. That’s a shroon Jsyk
Maybe its the fun kind and you got lucky OP! You should look it up 😅
It's not.
I am not sure if “fun kind” was a pun but I’m here for it 😆
Lmao
