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Inonotus munzii

Inonotus munzii is an annual bracket fungus that causes wood rot in sycamores (Platanus) and other hardwoods in the dry south-western United States and Mexico. It fruits on living trees, often along watercourses where sycamores grow.

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

Where it grows wild

A pathogen and wood-decay fungus of living Platanus trees, usually in riparian woodland.

Recorded from 18 to 1843 m, median 1207 m.

South-western United StatesMexico

🔒 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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