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

Pleurotus arbuticola

A Pleurotus described by Pilát in 1935, named for growing on Arbutus (strawberry tree). That points to Mediterranean or Atlantic evergreen scrub and woodland. There are no occurrence records and it has not been cultivated.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Very humid airBand in Plantistry
Light Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal rest

Where it grows wild

On wood of Arbutus, per the name, in Mediterranean evergreen woodland or maquis.

No elevation is recorded for this name; nothing in the original description is known to point to montane habitat.

Mediterranean Europe (presumed)

🔒 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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