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

Pleurotus novae-zelandiae

A white, stemless, fan-shaped fungus on dead wood from New Zealand's North Island, described by Berkeley in 1855. Its placement in Pleurotus is doubtful: Segedin noted Berkeley's description suggests Marasmiellus or Resupinatus.

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
No rest period

Where it grows wild

Saprotroph on dead wood in North Island forest.

No elevation data.

New Zealand

🔒 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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