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

Pholiota decorata

A cream Pholiota with a brown centre that grows from duff and wood in conifer forests of the Pacific Northwest. It is not a known edible and is not cultivated.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Very humid airBand in Plantistry
Light ShadeDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal rest

Where it grows wild

Grows from duff and rotting wood in conifer forests.

Recorded from sea level to about 2830 m, median about 320 m.

Pacific Northwest

🔒 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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