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Volvariella murinella

A small grey-brown rosegill that is widespread but easily overlooked in Europe, with over 1,300 GBIF records. It grows on soil among grass, moss and litter in woods, parks and grassland from late summer into autumn.

Volvariella murinella
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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

Terrestrial saprotroph on humus-rich soil in grassy woodland edges, parks, gardens and deciduous and mixed woods.

Recorded from 10–1450 m, median 550 m (115 records).

Western and Central EuropeScandinaviaCaucasus (Armenia)

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✓ 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. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, used under its CC BY-SA 3.0 licence, unmodified.