Sarcoscyphaceae
Cookeina tricholoma: Best for Low Light
Cookeina tricholoma
Requires extremely high humidity and a decaying wood substrate; almost impossible to cultivate outside of its natural habitat or specialized terrariums.
Every 2 days
Low light
20° - 32°C
85% - 100%
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What is Cookeina tricholoma?
Cookeina tricholoma (Cookeina tricholoma) is a hard-care plant from the Sarcoscyphaceae family. Cookeina tricholoma is a tropical ascomycete fungus known for its vibrant cup shape and distinct marginal hairs. Found on decaying wood in humid forests, it displays colors ranging from pink to reddish-orange. It is not a plant, but a saprophytic fungus essential for the decomposition of organic mat...
Cookeina tricholoma grows up to 5cm, spread of 4cm, watering every 2 days, 20°C – 32°C, 85–100% humidity. It is not suitable for indoor environments and safe for pets.
Unlike easy-care plants, Cookeina tricholoma demands constant attention to humidity and light. Not recommended for beginners. Unlike many popular species, Cookeina tricholoma is safe to keep around pets.
How to Care for Cookeina tricholoma?
TLDR: Cookeina tricholoma needs Low light, watering every 2 days, and temperatures between 20-32°C with 85-100% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Cookeina tricholoma?
Keep the substrate constantly saturated and the air saturated with fine mist.
How Much Light Does Cookeina tricholoma Need?
Avoid any direct sunlight; prefers the deep shade of the forest canopy.
What Is the Best Soil for Cookeina tricholoma?
The substrate should be dead hardwood in an advanced stage of decomposition.
What Pot Should You Use for Cookeina tricholoma?
Decaying wood logs or lignin-rich substrate in an enclosed environment.
Care Schedule
Misting
Every 1 days
What Is Cookeina tricholoma and Where Does It Come From?
Cookeina tricholoma is a tropical ascomycete fungus known for its vibrant cup shape and distinct marginal hairs. Found on decaying wood in humid forests, it displays colors ranging from pink to reddish-orange. It is not a plant, but a saprophytic fungus essential for the decomposition of organic matter.
How to Propagate Cookeina tricholoma?
Spore Dispersion
- Substrate sterilization is crucial to prevent competing fungi.
- 1 Spore Collection
Position the mature fruiting body over a glass slide to collect a spore print.
- 2 Inoculation
Transfer spores to sterilized, moist wood in a controlled environment.
- 3 Incubation
Maintain in total darkness with humidity above 90% until mycelial colonization.
Materials needed:
How Big Does Cookeina tricholoma Grow?
TLDR: Cookeina tricholoma can reach up to 5cm tall with Medium growth rate.
Max height
5cm
Spread
4cm
Growth rate
Medium
Plant Uses
Ornamental
Great for decoration
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Meaning & Symbolism
Represents the recycling of life and the hidden beauty in the forest floor.
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