Tricholomataceae
Pink Meadow Cap: Best for Low Light
Rugosomyces carneus
Requires very specific environmental conditions of high humidity and cool temperatures, making it extremely difficult to cultivate outside its natural habitat.
Every 3 days
Low light
10° - 22°C
70% - 95%
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What is Pink Meadow Cap?
Pink Meadow Cap (Rugosomyces carneus) is a hard-care plant from the Tricholomataceae family. Rugosomyces carneus, commonly known as the Pink Meadow Cap, is a species of basidiomycete fungus. It is characterized by its small, pale pink to flesh-colored cap, initially convex and then flattening, with white, crowded gills. It is a saprophytic fungus that typically grows in grasslands, meadows,...
Pink Meadow Cap grows up to 8cm, spread of 15cm, watering every 3 days, 10°C – 22°C, 70–95% humidity. It is not suitable for indoor environments and safe for pets.
Unlike easy-care plants, Pink Meadow Cap demands constant attention to humidity and light. Not recommended for beginners. Unlike many popular species, Pink Meadow Cap is safe to keep around pets.
How to Care for Pink Meadow Cap?
TLDR: Pink Meadow Cap needs Low light, watering every 3 days, and temperatures between 10-22°C with 70-95% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Pink Meadow Cap?
The substrate must always remain moist; dryness quickly kills the mycelium.
How Much Light Does Pink Meadow Cap Need?
Prefers very low indirect light or full shade, simulating undergrowth or the base of dense grasslands.
What Is the Best Soil for Pink Meadow Cap?
The soil should be rich in decomposing organic matter and maintain moderate acidity.
What Pot Should You Use for Pink Meadow Cap?
Not recommended for pots; requires natural meadow substrate with active mycelium.
Care Schedule
Misting
Every 1 days
What Is Pink Meadow Cap and Where Does It Come From?
Rugosomyces carneus, commonly known as the Pink Meadow Cap, is a species of basidiomycete fungus. It is characterized by its small, pale pink to flesh-colored cap, initially convex and then flattening, with white, crowded gills. It is a saprophytic fungus that typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and grassy areas during summer and autumn.
How to Propagate Pink Meadow Cap?
Spore dispersion
- Avoid any type of fungicide in the area
- Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
- 1 Spore collection
Place a mature cap on white paper to obtain a spore print.
- 2 Inoculation
Spread the spores on a rich, moist organic substrate with an acidic pH.
- 3 Incubation
Maintain in darkness and constant high humidity until the mycelium colonizes the area.
Materials needed:
How Big Does Pink Meadow Cap Grow?
TLDR: Pink Meadow Cap can reach up to 8cm tall with Medium growth rate.
Max height
8cm
Spread
15cm
Growth rate
Medium
Plant Uses
Ornamental
Great for decoration
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Meaning & Symbolism
Represents the delicacy and ephemeral beauty of meadow ecosystems.
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