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

Pleurotus subsapidus

An oyster mushroom described by Murrill from California and moved to Pleurotus by him in 1912. The two GBIF records come from Marin and Sonoma counties, near the coast north of San Francisco. It is rarely reported and may belong within one of the common oyster species of the region.

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

A wood-decay fungus of hardwoods in coastal Californian woodland.

Records are from near sea level to about 160 m.

United States (California)

🔒 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.