Panaeolus fimicoloides
A South African Panaeolus described by A. A. Pearson in 1951; the name marks its likeness to the dung-loving P. fimicola. GBIF has one South African record, from a summer-rainfall highveld site.
At home, aim for
Day
IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night
A clear drop at nightTargets in Plantistry
Humidity
Very humid airBand in Plantistry
Light
Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal rest
Where it grows wild
Probably dung or manured grassland, as its name and relatives suggest; the substrate was not confirmed in sources reached.
Few records carry an elevation.
South Africa
🔒 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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