Psathyrellaceae
Flocculose inkcap: Best for Low Light
Coprinellus flocculosus
As a fungal species, it requires high humidity, a shaded environment, and a substrate rich in organic matter; its lifespan is extremely short.
Every 2 days
Low light
15° - 25°C
70% - 95%
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What is Flocculose inkcap?
Flocculose inkcap (Coprinellus flocculosus) is a medium-care plant from the Psathyrellaceae family. Coprinellus flocculosus is a short-lived, saprotrophic fungal species recognizable by its distinctive cap covered in flaky, whitish veil remnants. Initially ovoid, it becomes bell-shaped before eventually liquefying into a black ink (autolysis), which gives the 'inkcap' family its name. It often app...
Flocculose inkcap grows up to 10cm, spread of 5cm, watering every 2 days, 15°C – 25°C, 70–95% humidity. It is not suitable for indoor environments and not safe for pets.
Without precautions, ingestion can cause irritation in pets. Keep out of reach of cats and dogs.
How to Care for Flocculose inkcap?
TLDR: Flocculose inkcap needs Low light, watering every 2 days, and temperatures between 15-25°C with 70-95% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Flocculose inkcap?
Keep the substrate constantly moist but not waterlogged; high humidity is essential.
How Much Light Does Flocculose inkcap Need?
Avoid direct sunlight; the fruiting bodies develop best in dark, cool locations.
What Is the Best Soil for Flocculose inkcap?
Use decomposing wood or moist garden soil with high humus content.
What Pot Should You Use for Flocculose inkcap?
Not suitable for pots; natural wood chips or composted soil is recommended.
Care Schedule
Misting
Every 1 days
What Is Flocculose inkcap and Where Does It Come From?
Coprinellus flocculosus is a short-lived, saprotrophic fungal species recognizable by its distinctive cap covered in flaky, whitish veil remnants. Initially ovoid, it becomes bell-shaped before eventually liquefying into a black ink (autolysis), which gives the 'inkcap' family its name. It often appears in clusters on decaying wood, wood chips, or nitrogen-rich soil.
How to Propagate Flocculose inkcap?
Spore propagation
- Sterility is crucial to avoid mold contamination.
- 1 Collecting spore prints
Place the mature cap on a clean piece of paper or glass until the black spores drop.
- 2 Inoculation
Scatter the spores onto sterilized, moist wood chips or compost.
- 3 Incubation
Keep in a dark, humid place until the white fungal threads (mycelium) colonize the substrate.
Materials needed:
How Big Does Flocculose inkcap Grow?
TLDR: Flocculose inkcap can reach up to 10cm tall with Fast growth rate.
Max height
10cm
Spread
5cm
Growth rate
Fast
Warning: Toxic Plant
This plant can be toxic if ingested. Keep out of reach of:
Plant Uses
Ornamental
Great for decoration
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Meaning & Symbolism
A symbol of transience and transformation in nature due to its rapid liquefaction process.
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