Schizoporaceae
Split-porecrust: Best for Low Light
Schizopora paradoxa
As a saprophytic fungus, it cannot be cultivated like a common plant; it requires decaying wood and extremely high, constant humidity.
Every 3 days
Low light
10° - 25°C
70% - 95%
Categories
What is Split-porecrust?
Split-porecrust (Schizopora paradoxa) is a hard-care plant from the Schizoporaceae family. Schizopora paradoxa, commonly known as split-porecrust, is a resupinate decomposer fungus that grows on dead wood of deciduous trees. It forms white to yellowish crusts with an irregular pore surface that often becomes labyrinthine or tooth-like with age. It is an essential organism for nutrient cyc...
Split-porecrust grows up to 2cm, spread of 50cm, watering every 3 days, 10°C – 25°C, 70–95% humidity. It is not suitable for indoor environments and safe for pets.
Unlike easy-care plants, Split-porecrust demands constant attention to humidity and light. Not recommended for beginners. Unlike many popular species, Split-porecrust is safe to keep around pets.
How to Care for Split-porecrust?
TLDR: Split-porecrust needs Low light, watering every 3 days, and temperatures between 10-25°C with 70-95% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Split-porecrust?
Keep the wood substrate constantly saturated, but without stagnant water that prevents oxygenation.
How Much Light Does Split-porecrust Need?
Prefers shaded forest environments; direct sunlight dries out the mycelium and the fruiting body.
What Is the Best Soil for Split-porecrust?
Does not use soil; requires decaying wood rich in lignin and cellulose.
What Pot Should You Use for Split-porecrust?
Not applicable; must be grown on damp wood logs or sterilized sawdust substrate.
Care Schedule
Misting
Every 1 days
What Is Split-porecrust and Where Does It Come From?
Schizopora paradoxa, commonly known as split-porecrust, is a resupinate decomposer fungus that grows on dead wood of deciduous trees. It forms white to yellowish crusts with an irregular pore surface that often becomes labyrinthine or tooth-like with age. It is an essential organism for nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems.
How to Propagate Split-porecrust?
Spore Dispersion
- Environmental sterilization is crucial to avoid competing fungi.
- Use oak or beech wood for best results.
- 1 Spore Collection
Place a mature fruiting body on aluminum foil to collect the spore print.
- 2 Inoculation
Transfer the spores to an agar culture medium or directly into holes drilled in damp wood logs.
- 3 Incubation
Keep in a dark, cool place with humidity above 80% until the white mycelium covers the substrate.
Materials needed:
How Big Does Split-porecrust Grow?
TLDR: Split-porecrust can reach up to 2cm tall with Medium growth rate.
Max height
2cm
Spread
50cm
Growth rate
Medium
Plant Uses
Ornamental
Great for decoration
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Meaning & Symbolism
Represents the transformation of death into life and the eternal recycling of nature.
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