Pleurotus agaves

An oyster mushroom described by Dennis in 1970 that grows on dead agave (maguey) in the highlands of central and southern Mexico, where it is gathered for food and sold at local fungus fairs. Mexican institutions hold living strains and sequenced vouchers from Morelos, Hidalgo and Tlaxcala.

At home, aim for

Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry

Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Very humid airBand in Plantistry

Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

Expects a seasonal rest

Where it grows wild

On dead or dying Agave in highland scrub, pine–oak country and agave fields, fruiting in the rainy season (June–September).

Measured sites run from about 2300 m to 3200 m; the Cuajimoloyas, Oaxaca records are at 3100–3200 m.

Central MexicoOaxacaNorthern South America

🔒 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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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app.