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

Sparassis laminosa

A European cauliflower mushroom described by Fries in 1836, with broad, flat, plate-like lobes rather than curly ones. It grows at the base of trees and fruits from late summer to autumn, mostly in the uplands of Spain, France and Central Europe.

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

Arises from roots or trunk bases in forest; the genus parasitises and decays oaks and conifers. The host of this species was not given in the sources reached.

Recorded at 288–1,500 m, median 1,400 m (12 records).

Europe

🔒 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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