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

Panaeolus acidus

A poorly known Panaeolus described by Sumstine in 1905 from North America, with only a handful of GBIF records (two US, one Australian). Nothing specific is published on its ecology beyond the original description, so this profile is generalised from the genus.

At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Very humid airBand in Plantistry
Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest period

Where it grows wild

Habitat not documented beyond the type description; most Panaeolus grow on dung or in manured grassland.

No elevation data.

North America

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