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Fungi Little published: much of this is inferred from related species

Coprinus diaphanus

An inky cap described by Quélet, named for its translucent cap. GBIF has only two wild records, one from the USA and one from Spain. Little else is available.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Very humid airBand in Plantistry
Light ShadeDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest period

Where it grows wild

Probably on rich soil or plant debris, the commonest habit in the old genus; published ecology was not reachable.

Not recorded.

Europe (Spain, probable France)USA

🔒 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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