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Inonotus quercustris

Inonotus quercustris is an annual bracket fungus described in 1985 from living oaks in the south-eastern United States. It causes a white heart rot and fruits on trunks of bottomland oaks in summer and autumn; GBIF has 72 records, mostly from the US Gulf states.

Inonotus quercustris
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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
Expects a seasonal rest

Where it grows wild

Parasite and heart-rot fungus of living oaks, especially bottomland red oaks such as water oak, in the south-eastern US lowlands.

Recorded from 29 to 243 m, median 184 m.

South-eastern United StatesArgentinaMexico

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✓ 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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