Morchella guatemalensis
A morel described in 1985 from Chimaltenango in the Guatemalan highlands, with a white stipe and orangish cap. It grows in oak and cypress woodland. It is not cultivated; conditions come from the measured highland climate.
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
Oak and cypress woodland in the Guatemalan highlands.
Highland; few records carry an elevation.
GuatemalaMexicoColombia
🔒 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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