Psathyrellaceae
Pleated Inkcap: Best for Low Light
Parasola
Requires high humidity and soil rich in organic matter. As a fungus, it does not tolerate direct sunlight and has an extremely short life cycle.
Every 1 days
Low light
15° - 28°C
70% - 95%
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What is Pleated Inkcap?
Pleated Inkcap (Parasola) is a medium-care plant from the Psathyrellaceae family. Parasola is a genus of small saprobic fungi, commonly known as pleated inkcaps. They are extremely delicate, with nearly transparent caps featuring deep radial grooves, resembling a paper parasol. They appear quickly after rain on lawns or organic debris and usually wither within a few hours under s...
Pleated Inkcap grows up to 10cm, spread of 5cm, watering every 1 days, 15°C – 28°C, 70–95% humidity. It is not suitable for indoor environments and safe for pets.
Unlike many popular species, Pleated Inkcap is safe to keep around pets.
How to Care for Pleated Inkcap?
TLDR: Pleated Inkcap needs Low light, watering every 1 days, and temperatures between 15-28°C with 70-95% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Pleated Inkcap?
Keep the substrate saturated but without puddles, simulating a post-rain environment.
How Much Light Does Pleated Inkcap Need?
Prefers full shade or very low indirect light; direct sun dehydrates the fruiting body instantly.
What Is the Best Soil for Pleated Inkcap?
The soil should be rich in decomposing plant debris and should never dry out completely.
What Pot Should You Use for Pleated Inkcap?
Closed terrariums with humus and moss substrate to maintain humidity.
Care Schedule
Misting
Every 1 days
What Is Pleated Inkcap and Where Does It Come From?
Parasola is a genus of small saprobic fungi, commonly known as pleated inkcaps. They are extremely delicate, with nearly transparent caps featuring deep radial grooves, resembling a paper parasol. They appear quickly after rain on lawns or organic debris and usually wither within a few hours under strong sunlight.
How to Propagate Pleated Inkcap?
Spore Dispersal
- Humidity must be close to 90% for successful germination.
- 1 Spore Collection
Place the mature cap on white paper to collect the black spore print.
- 2 Inoculation
Spread the spores onto a substrate rich in organic matter and kept constantly moist.
- 3 Incubation
Keep in a dark, humid place until the mycelium develops and fruits.
Materials needed:
How Big Does Pleated Inkcap Grow?
TLDR: Pleated Inkcap can reach up to 10cm tall with Fast growth rate.
Max height
10cm
Spread
5cm
Growth rate
Fast
Plant Uses
Ornamental
Great for decoration
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Meaning & Symbolism
Represents the ephemeral nature of life and the beauty of fragility.
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