Hymenochaetaceae
Shaggy Bracket: Best for Low Light
Inonotus hispidus
As a fungus, it does not require traditional care; its growth requires high humidity and a living or recently deceased host tree.
Every 7-10 days
Low light
5° - 35°C
70% - 95%
Categories
What is Shaggy Bracket?
Shaggy Bracket (Inonotus hispidus) is a hard-care plant from the Hymenochaetaceae family. Inonotus hispidus, commonly known as the Shaggy Bracket or Hairy Bracket, is a parasitic fungus that primarily preys on deciduous trees such as apple, ash, and oak. When young, it is succulent and orange-brown in color, with a surface covered in dense, coarse hairs from which it derives its name. As...
Shaggy Bracket grows up to 10cm, spread of 35cm, 5°C â 35°C, 70â95% humidity. It is not suitable for indoor environments and not safe for pets.
Unlike easy-care plants, Shaggy Bracket 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 Shaggy Bracket?
TLDR: Shaggy Bracket needs Low light, watering every 7 days, and temperatures between 5-35°C with 70-95% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Shaggy Bracket?
High environmental humidity is critical during the development of the fruiting body; dehydration will halt its growth.
How Much Light Does Shaggy Bracket Need?
Direct sunlight is not necessary for the development of the fruiting bodies; they prefer shaded, moist environments on the tree trunk.
What Is the Best Soil for Shaggy Bracket?
Instead of soil, the fungus requires wood (cellulose and lignin) for nutrition.
What Pot Should You Use for Shaggy Bracket?
Not suitable for container growing; its natural habitat is the tree trunk.
Care Schedule
Misting
Every 1 days
What Is Shaggy Bracket and Where Does It Come From?
Inonotus hispidus, commonly known as the Shaggy Bracket or Hairy Bracket, is a parasitic fungus that primarily preys on deciduous trees such as apple, ash, and oak. When young, it is succulent and orange-brown in color, with a surface covered in dense, coarse hairs from which it derives its name. As it ages, its color darkens, eventually becoming black and brittle. It plays a vital role in the ecosystem by decomposing wood, but it can be fatal to the host tree as it causes white rot.
How to Propagate Shaggy Bracket?
Spore propagation
- Spores are most likely to establish themselves on weakened trees.
- 1 Spore Collection
Collect the brown spores falling from the mature fruiting body.
- 2 Inoculation
Place the spores into wounds in the host tree's bark or onto fresh cut surfaces.
- 3 Incubation
Keep the area moist until the mycelium colonizes the wood.
Materials needed:
How Big Does Shaggy Bracket Grow?
TLDR: Shaggy Bracket can reach up to 10cm tall with Medium growth rate.
Max height
10cm
Spread
35cm
Growth rate
Medium
Warning: Toxic Plant
This plant can be toxic if ingested. Keep out of reach of:
Plant Uses
Medicinal
Medicinal properties
Medicinal Uses
- Antitumor effects in Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Source of immune-boosting compounds
- Antioxidant properties
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Meaning & Symbolism
It symbolizes the cycle of nature and the power of decomposition.
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