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Fungi Partly documented

Pholiota squarrosipes

A common southern Australian Pholiota described by Cleland in 1933, with a scaly stem as its name says. It is recorded hundreds of times from lowland south-eastern Australia, fruiting mainly in the cool, moist months of autumn and winter.

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

On rotting wood and buried woody debris in eucalypt forest, woodland and parks.

Recorded from 0–650 m, median 80 m (37 records).

Australia (south-east)

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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
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