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

Pholiota gymnopiloides

Described by Raithelhuber in 1974 from Argentina (Hongos Argentinos 1: 147); the name means Gymnopilus-like, suggesting a bright yellow-orange, dry-capped species. GBIF has no occurrence records. Conditions here are generic for a temperate South American wood-rotting Pholiota.

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
No rest period

Where it grows wild

Not documented; probably on dead wood in Argentine forest, given the genus and its resemblance to Gymnopilus.

Unknown.

Argentina

🔒 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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