Phallaceae
Lattice Stinkhorn: Best for Low Light
Clathrus crispatus
As a fungus, it cannot be cultivated like a typical plant; it requires a decomposing organic substrate, extremely high humidity, and full shade.
Every 2 days
Low light
15° - 28°C
70% - 95%
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What is Lattice Stinkhorn?
Lattice Stinkhorn (Clathrus crispatus) is a hard-care plant from the Phallaceae family. Clathrus crispatus is a saprophytic fungus in the Phallaceae family, known for its cage-like or spherical net-shaped fruiting body that is reddish or pinkish in color. It emerges from an egg-like structure and, when mature, emits a foul odor of decaying meat to attract flies, which assist in the dis...
Lattice Stinkhorn grows up to 15cm, spread of 10cm, watering every 2 days, 15°C – 28°C, 70–95% humidity. It is not suitable for indoor environments and not safe for pets.
Unlike easy-care plants, Lattice Stinkhorn 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 Lattice Stinkhorn?
TLDR: Lattice Stinkhorn needs Low light, watering every 2 days, and temperatures between 15-28°C with 70-95% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Lattice Stinkhorn?
Keep the surrounding environment extremely humid, simulating the floor of a tropical forest after rainfall.
How Much Light Does Lattice Stinkhorn Need?
Avoid any direct sun exposure; this fungus thrives in shaded and damp forest environments.
What Is the Best Soil for Lattice Stinkhorn?
The substrate should be rich in plant debris and kept constantly saturated with moisture.
What Pot Should You Use for Lattice Stinkhorn?
Not recommended for pots; prefers forest soil rich in organic matter and leaf litter.
Care Schedule
Misting
Every 1 days
What Is Lattice Stinkhorn and Where Does It Come From?
Clathrus crispatus is a saprophytic fungus in the Phallaceae family, known for its cage-like or spherical net-shaped fruiting body that is reddish or pinkish in color. It emerges from an egg-like structure and, when mature, emits a foul odor of decaying meat to attract flies, which assist in the dispersal of its spores contained in a slimy substance called gleba.
How to Propagate Lattice Stinkhorn?
Natural Spore Dispersal
- The presence of mulch and high humidity are essential for spontaneous emergence.
- 1 Maturation
Wait for the full opening of the lattice structure and the exposure of the fetid gleba.
- 2 Vector Attraction
Flies and necrophagous insects consume the gleba and transport the spores to new locations.
- 3 Colonization
Spores must find soil rich in decaying wood or organic matter to form mycelium.
Materials needed:
How Big Does Lattice Stinkhorn Grow?
TLDR: Lattice Stinkhorn can reach up to 15cm tall with Fast growth rate.
Max height
15cm
Spread
10cm
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
Often associated with the ephemerality of life and nature's recycling processes.
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