Rhizopodaceae
Syzygites megalocarpus: Best for Low Light
Syzygites megalocarpus
As a parasitic fungus, it requires a living or recently dead mushroom host and extremely high humidity to survive. It is not a plant and cannot be grown in soil.
Every 2 days
Low light
15° - 28°C
85% - 100%
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What is Syzygites megalocarpus?
Syzygites megalocarpus (Syzygites megalocarpus) is a hard-care plant from the Rhizopodaceae family. Syzygites megalocarpus is a zygomycete fungus known for its distinct, large-spored zygosporangia. It is primarily a necrotrophic parasite that grows on the decaying fruiting bodies of various mushrooms, particularly those in the Agaricales and Russulales orders. It forms a fuzzy, grayish-white to ye...
Syzygites megalocarpus grows up to 5cm, spread of 20cm, watering every 2 days, 15°C – 28°C, 85–100% humidity. It is not suitable for indoor environments and safe for pets.
Unlike easy-care plants, Syzygites megalocarpus demands constant attention to humidity and light. Not recommended for beginners. Unlike many popular species, Syzygites megalocarpus is safe to keep around pets.
How to Care for Syzygites megalocarpus?
TLDR: Syzygites megalocarpus needs Low light, watering every 2 days, and temperatures between 15-28°C with 85-100% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Syzygites megalocarpus?
Maintain saturation of the host substrate and keep the surrounding air near 100% humidity.
How Much Light Does Syzygites megalocarpus Need?
Keep in dark or very low light conditions; direct sunlight will desiccate the mycelium rapidly.
What Is the Best Soil for Syzygites megalocarpus?
Does not grow in soil; requires a fungal host (mushroom) to provide nutrients.
What Pot Should You Use for Syzygites megalocarpus?
Not applicable; requires a fungal host substrate in a humidity chamber.
Care Schedule
Misting
Every 1 days
What Is Syzygites megalocarpus and Where Does It Come From?
Syzygites megalocarpus is a zygomycete fungus known for its distinct, large-spored zygosporangia. It is primarily a necrotrophic parasite that grows on the decaying fruiting bodies of various mushrooms, particularly those in the Agaricales and Russulales orders. It forms a fuzzy, grayish-white to yellowish mycelial mat over its host, eventually producing complex, dichotomously branched sporangiophores.
How to Propagate Syzygites megalocarpus?
Spore Inoculation
- Ensure the host mushroom is not already heavily contaminated with other molds.
- Maintain constant high humidity.
- 1 Host Selection
Locate a fresh, mature mushroom host such as a Russula or Lactarius species.
- 2 Inoculation
Transfer spores or a small piece of infected mycelium onto the gills of the host mushroom.
- 3 Incubation
Place the host in a sealed container with 90%+ humidity at room temperature.
Materials needed:
How Big Does Syzygites megalocarpus Grow?
TLDR: Syzygites megalocarpus can reach up to 5cm tall with Fast growth rate.
Max height
5cm
Spread
20cm
Growth rate
Fast
Plant Uses
Ornamental
Great for decoration
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Meaning & Symbolism
Represents the cycle of decay and the interconnectedness of the fungal kingdom.
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