Cerrenaceae
Hairy Hexagonia: Best for Low Light
Cerrena hydnoides
Requires constant high humidity and a substrate of decaying wood or natural logs in a shaded environment.
Every 3 days
Low light
15° - 32°C
70% - 95%
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What is Hairy Hexagonia?
Hairy Hexagonia (Cerrena hydnoides) is a medium-care plant from the Cerrenaceae family. Cerrena hydnoides is a lignicolous saprophytic fungus, formerly classified as Trametes hydnoides. It is characterized by its densely hairy or hirsute upper surface, ranging from dark brown to black, and a hymenium with pores that can become somewhat toothed with age. It is common in tropical and sub...
Hairy Hexagonia grows up to 15cm, spread of 20cm, 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, Hairy Hexagonia is safe to keep around pets. Without adequate drainage, root rot can develop within 7 days.
How to Care for Hairy Hexagonia?
TLDR: Hairy Hexagonia needs Low light, watering every 3 days, and temperatures between 15-32°C with 70-95% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Hairy Hexagonia?
Keep the substrate always moist to the touch and mist daily to simulate tropical forest humidity.
How Much Light Does Hairy Hexagonia Need?
Avoid direct sunlight; it prefers the deep shade of tropical forests or shaded terrariums.
What Is the Best Soil for Hairy Hexagonia?
The substrate should be rich in lignin and cellulose, preferably wood from deciduous trees.
What Pot Should You Use for Hairy Hexagonia?
Natural hardwood logs or sterilized sawdust substrate in cultivation bags.
Care Schedule
Misting
Every 1 days
What Is Hairy Hexagonia and Where Does It Come From?
Cerrena hydnoides is a lignicolous saprophytic fungus, formerly classified as Trametes hydnoides. It is characterized by its densely hairy or hirsute upper surface, ranging from dark brown to black, and a hymenium with pores that can become somewhat toothed with age. It is common in tropical and subtropical regions, where it decomposes dead wood from broadleaf trees.
How to Propagate Hairy Hexagonia?
Spore propagation
- Sterility is critical to avoid mold contamination.
- Maintain substrate moisture without waterlogging.
- 1 Spore collection
Place a mature fruiting body on aluminum foil to obtain a spore print.
- 2 Inoculation
Transfer the spores to a sterile agar medium or directly onto cooked grains.
- 3 Colonization
Keep in total darkness at 25°C until the white mycelium covers the substrate.
Materials needed:
How Big Does Hairy Hexagonia Grow?
TLDR: Hairy Hexagonia can reach up to 15cm tall with Medium growth rate.
Max height
15cm
Spread
20cm
Growth rate
Medium
Plant Uses
Medicinal
Medicinal properties
Medicinal Uses
- Antioxidant properties
- Studies on antimicrobial activity
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Meaning & Symbolism
Represents the decomposition necessary for the cycle of life and forest renewal.
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