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Fungi Partly documented

Volvariella taylorii

A small grey-brown Volvariella with a brownish, lobed volva, found on soil in woods, parks and gardens. It is uncommon but widespread, with 205 wild GBIF records mainly from Europe and a few from the United States.

At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets 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

Grows on bare or disturbed soil in deciduous woods, parks, gardens and roadsides, often in groups.

26 records with elevations lie at 26–2351 m, median 400 m.

EuropeNorth 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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