Polyporaceae
Polychrome Reishi: Best for Low Light
Ganoderma polychromum
Requires constant high humidity and warm temperatures. It is best cultivated on sterilized wood substrates or logs in shaded environments.
Every 3 days
Low light
15° - 32°C
70% - 95%
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What is Polychrome Reishi?
Polychrome Reishi (Ganoderma polychromum) is a medium-care plant from the Polyporaceae family. Ganoderma polychromum is a basidiomycete fungus belonging to the Ganoderma lucidum species complex. It is characterized by its cap with a lacquered, glossy surface that displays a color gradation ranging from pale yellow at the margin to dark reddish-brown near the base. Unlike plants, this fungus i...
Polychrome Reishi grows up to 15cm, spread of 25cm, watering every 3 days, 15°C – 32°C, 70–95% humidity. It is suitable for indoor environments and safe for pets.
Unlike many popular species, Polychrome Reishi is safe to keep around pets. Without adequate drainage, root rot can develop within 7 days.
How to Care for Polychrome Reishi?
TLDR: Polychrome Reishi needs Low light, watering every 3 days, and temperatures between 15-32°C with 70-95% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Polychrome Reishi?
Keep the substrate moist but not waterlogged; high ambient humidity is more important than direct watering.
How Much Light Does Polychrome Reishi Need?
Avoid direct sunlight; this fungus prefers deep shade or very dim indirect light for the development of the fruiting body.
What Is the Best Soil for Polychrome Reishi?
Use a mixture of hardwood sawdust (such as oak) supplemented with rice bran.
What Pot Should You Use for Polychrome Reishi?
Cultivation bags with sawdust substrate or hardwood logs.
Care Schedule
Misting
Every 1 days
What Is Polychrome Reishi and Where Does It Come From?
Ganoderma polychromum is a basidiomycete fungus belonging to the Ganoderma lucidum species complex. It is characterized by its cap with a lacquered, glossy surface that displays a color gradation ranging from pale yellow at the margin to dark reddish-brown near the base. Unlike plants, this fungus is a decomposer that grows primarily on decaying hardwood, playing a vital role in the forest ecosystem.
How to Propagate Polychrome Reishi?
Spore propagation
- Sterility is critical to avoid mold contamination.
- 1 Spore collection
Place a mature cap on aluminum foil to obtain a spore print.
- 2 Inoculation
Transfer the spores to a sterile agar medium under aseptic conditions.
- 3 Colonization
Wait for the white mycelium to cover the substrate before inducing fruiting.
Materials needed:
How Big Does Polychrome Reishi Grow?
TLDR: Polychrome Reishi can reach up to 15cm tall with Slow growth rate.
Max height
15cm
Spread
25cm
Growth rate
Slow
Plant Uses
Medicinal
Medicinal properties
Medicinal Uses
- Immune system support
- Antioxidant properties
- Stress reduction
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Meaning & Symbolism
In various cultures, Ganoderma mushrooms symbolize longevity, health, and spiritual wisdom.
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