Ganoderma martinicense

A laccate, reishi-like Ganoderma described from Martinique by Welti and Courtecuisse in 2010 and since recorded widely in the south-eastern United States. Most GBIF records are from Texas and the Gulf and south-eastern states, with a few from the Caribbean, Mexico, Colombia and southern Brazil.

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

Expects a seasonal rest

Where it grows wild

Wood-decay polypore on living and dead hardwoods, from Caribbean forest to warm-temperate woods and urban trees in the southern United States.

Recorded from 0–1,700 m, median 236 m (12 records).

MartiniqueUnited StatesPuerto RicoMexicoColombiaBrazil

🔒 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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