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

Fistulina antarctica

The southern beefsteak fungus of Chile and Argentina, a red, fleshy bracket on the trunks of southern beeches (Nothofagus). It is the best-recorded Fistulina in South America, but its cultivation is undocumented.

Fistulina antarctica
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At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Very humid airBand in Plantistry
Light Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal rest

Where it grows wild

Brackets on living and dead trunks of Nothofagus in temperate southern forests, causing a brown rot.

Recorded at 0–633 m, median 35 m (17 records).

Southern South America

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✓ Substrate and airflow
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