Calvatia fragilis
A purple-spored grassland puffball closely related to, and often treated as a form of, Calvatia cyathiformis. It is recorded from dry grasslands on several continents and is not cultivated.
At home, aim for
Day
Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night
Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity
Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light
Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal rest
Where it grows wild
Open grassland, pasture and dry scrub, fruiting from soil in full sun.
Recorded at 14-3950 m, median 381 m (19 records).
North AmericaSouthern EuropeSouth AmericaAfricaAsia
🔒 Growing it like that
The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:
✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild
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