Boletaceae
Ruby bolete: Edible Plant
Hortiboletus rubellus
As a mycorrhizal fungus, it requires the presence of a host tree and a moist, humus-rich environment; it cannot be cultivated under standard domestic conditions.
Every 7-10 days
Low light
10° - 25°C
70% - 95%
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What is Ruby bolete?
Ruby bolete (Hortiboletus rubellus) is a hard-care plant from the Boletaceae family. Hortiboletus rubellus, commonly known as the ruby bolete, is an edible mushroom in the family Boletaceae. It is characterized by a deep red to burgundy cap that is velvety when young. The pores are yellow and bruise blue when touched. The stem is typically yellow with red streaks or dots. It grows i...
Ruby bolete grows up to 10cm, spread of 8cm, 10°C – 25°C, 70–95% humidity. It is not suitable for indoor environments and safe for pets.
Unlike easy-care plants, Ruby bolete demands constant attention to humidity and light. Not recommended for beginners. Unlike many popular species, Ruby bolete is safe to keep around pets.
How to Care for Ruby bolete?
TLDR: Ruby bolete needs Low light, watering every 7 days, and temperatures between 10-25°C with 70-95% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Ruby bolete?
Dependent on natural rainfall and high air humidity.
How Much Light Does Ruby bolete Need?
Prefers partial shade to full shade under the canopies of deciduous trees.
What Is the Best Soil for Ruby bolete?
Requires humus-rich soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.
What Pot Should You Use for Ruby bolete?
Unsuitable for pot cultivation; requires open ground with tree roots.
What Is Ruby bolete and Where Does It Come From?
Hortiboletus rubellus, commonly known as the ruby bolete, is an edible mushroom in the family Boletaceae. It is characterized by a deep red to burgundy cap that is velvety when young. The pores are yellow and bruise blue when touched. The stem is typically yellow with red streaks or dots. It grows in deciduous forests, parks, and gardens, often forming mycorrhizal associations with oaks, lindens, or hornbeams.
How to Propagate Ruby bolete?
Spore dispersal
- Keep the application site moist
- Slightly disturb the soil surface before application
- 1 Collection of mature fruiting bodies
Obtain mature caps with fully developed spores.
- 2 Suspension preparation
Crush the caps in rainwater and let them sit for several hours.
- 3 Application to host
Pour the mixture near the roots of a suitable deciduous tree (oak, linden).
Materials needed:
How Big Does Ruby bolete Grow?
TLDR: Ruby bolete can reach up to 10cm tall with Medium growth rate.
Max height
10cm
Spread
8cm
Growth rate
Medium
Plant Uses
Edible
Can be consumed
Culinary Uses
- Suitable for mushroom mixes
- Drying
- Pickling in vinegar
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