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

Tremella boraborensis

A dark brown to black, brain-like jelly fungus up to 6 cm across, described in 1958 from Tahiti and Bora Bora and also known from Hawaii. It parasitises an unknown wood-decay fungus on dead branches of broadleaf trees, first found on Java plum. It is not cultivated.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Very humid airBand in Plantistry
Light Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest period

Where it grows wild

Parasitic on lignicolous fungi on dead branches of broad-leaved trees, including invasive Syzygium cumini.

Lowland tropical islands; few records carry an elevation.

Society IslandsHawaii

🔒 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.