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Pholiota pinicola

A European scalycap described by Jacobsson in 1986 from Sweden, named for its growth on pine. GBIF holds 125 wild records, mostly from Austria, Spain, France and Britain, from about 290 to 1,950 m; cultivation is unreported.

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

Decaying pine wood, such as stumps and fallen branches, in pine and mixed forest.

Recorded at 290-1,950 m, median about 630 m.

Europe

🔒 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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