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Stropharia squamulosa

Stropharia squamulosa (Massee) Massee is a small scaly-capped Stropharia of woodland soil, recorded from Oregon, Washington and California, from England, France and Switzerland, and from oak forest in Costa Rica, fruiting mainly September to November. It is not cultivated; these notes are built from the measured climate.

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

Scattered on soil and litter in broadleaf and mixed woodland, for example under oaks or at the base of ash.

Mostly lowland; the Costa Rican record is from high-elevation oak forest near Cerro de la Muerte.

Pacific NorthwestWestern EuropeCentral 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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