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

Ganoderma mangiferae

An old tropical name, originally from Léveillé and moved to Ganoderma by Patouillard in 1889; the epithet refers to mango (Mangifera). GBIF has 31 records scattered across the tropics, most from one Philippine locality, and the name's modern identity is unsettled.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-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

Wood-decay polypore on tropical hardwoods; the name points to mango as a host.

No record elevations; the main Philippine site is at about 475 m, other sites 10–1,140 m.

PhilippinesIndonesiaThailandCameroonUgandaFijiMauritius

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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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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app.