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Volvariella paludosa

Volvariella paludosa is a sheath mushroom described in 2020 from northern Russia; its name refers to marshy ground. It is known from a handful of records in the boreal zone and the Alps, where it fruits in the short summer.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Very humid airBand in Plantistry
Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal rest

Where it grows wild

Wet, marshy ground in boreal and montane areas, probably among mosses and sedge litter.

Two records at about 46° N in the Swiss Alps, likely at altitude; the rest are lowland boreal.

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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