Paxillaceae
Brown roll-rim: Ground Cover Plant
Paxillus involutus
As a wild-growing fungus, the brown roll-rim requires specific forest conditions, high substrate humidity, and the presence of host trees.
Every 3 days
Low light
5° - 22°C
70% - 95%
Categories
What is Brown roll-rim?
Brown roll-rim (Paxillus involutus) is a hard-care plant from the Paxillaceae family. Paxillus involutus, commonly known as the brown roll-rim or inrolled pax, is a species of fungus in the Paxillaceae family. It is characterized by a funnel-shaped, brown cap with a strongly inrolled margin that darkens when touched. It is a mycorrhizal fungus, living in symbiosis with many species o...
Brown roll-rim grows up to 15cm, spread of 12cm, watering every 3 days, 5°C – 22°C, 70–95% humidity. It is not suitable for indoor environments and not safe for pets.
Unlike easy-care plants, Brown roll-rim demands constant attention to humidity and light. Not recommended for beginners. Without precautions, ingestion can cause irritation in pets. Keep out of reach of cats and dogs.
How to Care for Brown roll-rim?
TLDR: Brown roll-rim needs Low light, watering every 3 days, and temperatures between 5-22°C with 70-95% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Brown roll-rim?
The substrate should be kept constantly moist, mimicking the conditions found in a damp forest.
How Much Light Does Brown roll-rim Need?
Prefers shaded locations typical of the forest floor; avoid direct sunlight.
What Is the Best Soil for Brown roll-rim?
The soil must be acidic, rich in organic matter, and consistently moist.
What Pot Should You Use for Brown roll-rim?
Not suitable for container cultivation; requires a natural forest ecosystem.
Care Schedule
Misting
Every 1 days
What Is Brown roll-rim and Where Does It Come From?
Paxillus involutus, commonly known as the brown roll-rim or inrolled pax, is a species of fungus in the Paxillaceae family. It is characterized by a funnel-shaped, brown cap with a strongly inrolled margin that darkens when touched. It is a mycorrhizal fungus, living in symbiosis with many species of both deciduous and coniferous trees.
How to Propagate Brown roll-rim?
Spore dispersal
- This fungus forms mycorrhizae, so it will not produce fruiting bodies without a suitable host tree.
- Requires constant, high humidity of the leaf litter.
- 1 Spore collection
Place a mature cap on white paper with the gills facing down to collect a spore print.
- 2 Substrate preparation
Spores should be scattered near the roots of living trees (birch, alder, pine) in moist, acidic soil.
- 3 Inoculation
Water the dispersal site to help the spores penetrate the tree's root system.
Materials needed:
How Big Does Brown roll-rim Grow?
TLDR: Brown roll-rim can reach up to 15cm tall with Medium growth rate.
Max height
15cm
Spread
12cm
Growth rate
Medium
Warning: Toxic Plant
This plant can be toxic if ingested. Keep out of reach of:
Plant Uses
Ground Cover
Soil coverage
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Meaning & Symbolism
In Polish folklore, it is considered a treacherous mushroom due to the delayed action of its toxins.
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