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Pholiota kalmicola

A scalycap first described by Murrill and moved to Pholiota by Smith and Hesler in 1968; the name means dweller on Kalmia (mountain laurel). GBIF has no usable records, so there is no measured climate. Conditions are inferred from the southern Appalachian heath forests where Kalmia grows.

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

Presumed on dead stems of Kalmia and other heath shrubs in eastern North American forest, as the name suggests; not confirmed here.

Unknown.

North America

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✓ 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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