Lachnaceae
stalked hairy fairy cup: Best for Low Light
Lachnum virgineum
This is a fungus, not a plant, and is extremely difficult to cultivate. It requires constant high humidity and decaying organic substrate in a cool, shaded environment.
Every 2 days
Low light
5° - 20°C
80% - 100%
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What is stalked hairy fairy cup?
stalked hairy fairy cup (Lachnum virgineum) is a hard-care plant from the Lachnaceae family. Lachnum virgineum, commonly known as the stalked hairy fairy cup, is a tiny, white, disc-shaped fungus. It is characterized by its minute size (0.5-1mm), a short stalk, and a cup-shaped fruiting body covered in fine, white hairs. It typically grows in clusters on decaying organic matter such as fall...
stalked hairy fairy cup grows up to 1cm, spread of 1cm, watering every 2 days, 5°C – 20°C, 80–100% humidity. It is not suitable for indoor environments and safe for pets.
Unlike easy-care plants, stalked hairy fairy cup demands constant attention to humidity and light. Not recommended for beginners. Unlike many popular species, stalked hairy fairy cup is safe to keep around pets.
How to Care for stalked hairy fairy cup?
TLDR: stalked hairy fairy cup needs Low light, watering every 2 days, and temperatures between 5-20°C with 80-100% humidity.
How Often Should You Water stalked hairy fairy cup?
Must be kept constantly moist with a fine mist to simulate forest floor dampness.
How Much Light Does stalked hairy fairy cup Need?
Keep in deep shade; direct sunlight will quickly desiccate the delicate fruiting bodies.
What Is the Best Soil for stalked hairy fairy cup?
Requires decaying organic matter, specifically dead wood or nut casings, rather than traditional soil.
What Pot Should You Use for stalked hairy fairy cup?
Not suitable for pots; requires natural decaying wood or leaf litter in a terrarium-like environment.
Care Schedule
Misting
Every 1 days
What Is stalked hairy fairy cup and Where Does It Come From?
Lachnum virgineum, commonly known as the stalked hairy fairy cup, is a tiny, white, disc-shaped fungus. It is characterized by its minute size (0.5-1mm), a short stalk, and a cup-shaped fruiting body covered in fine, white hairs. It typically grows in clusters on decaying organic matter such as fallen twigs, beech mast, or coniferous debris in damp, shaded woodlands.
How to Propagate stalked hairy fairy cup?
Spore Dispersal
- Ensure the substrate remains consistently wet but not submerged.
- Avoid any chemical fungicides in the vicinity.
- 1 Substrate Preparation
Collect sterilized or naturally decaying hardwood twigs or beech mast.
- 2 Spore Inoculation
Place a mature fruiting body over the damp substrate to allow spores to drop.
- 3 Incubation
Maintain 90% humidity and cool temperatures in total shade until mycelium colonizes.
Materials needed:
How Big Does stalked hairy fairy cup Grow?
TLDR: stalked hairy fairy cup can reach up to 1cm tall with Slow growth rate.
Max height
1cm
Spread
1cm
Growth rate
Slow
Plant Uses
Ornamental
Great for decoration
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Meaning & Symbolism
Often associated with forest magic and the 'hidden world' due to its tiny, ethereal appearance.
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