Auriculariaceae
Wood Ear Mushroom: Edible Plant
Auricularia cornea
Requires constant high humidity and full shade. It must be cultivated on wood substrates or sterilized sawdust, never in common soil.
Every 2 days
Low light
20° - 32°C
85% - 100%
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What is Wood Ear Mushroom?
Wood Ear Mushroom (Auricularia cornea) is a medium-care plant from the Auriculariaceae family. Auricularia cornea, commonly known as the Wood Ear or Hairy Wood Ear mushroom, is a basidiomycete fungus that grows on decaying logs. It has a gelatinous texture when moist and becomes rigid and leathery when dry. Its outer surface is covered with tiny grayish hairs, while the inner surface is smoot...
Wood Ear Mushroom grows up to 15cm, spread of 40cm, watering every 2 days, 20°C â 32°C, 85â100% humidity. It is suitable for indoor environments and safe for pets.
Unlike many popular species, Wood Ear Mushroom is safe to keep around pets. Without adequate drainage, root rot can develop within 7 days.
How to Care for Wood Ear Mushroom?
TLDR: Wood Ear Mushroom needs Low light, watering every 2 days, and temperatures between 20-32°C with 85-100% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Wood Ear Mushroom?
Mist with water several times a day to maintain relative humidity near 90%.
How Much Light Does Wood Ear Mushroom Need?
Avoid any direct sunlight; this fungus prefers dark environments or very low indirect light.
What Is the Best Soil for Wood Ear Mushroom?
Do not use soil. Use lignocellulosic substrates such as sawdust, rice straw, or eucalyptus logs.
What Pot Should You Use for Wood Ear Mushroom?
Grow bags with sawdust or hardwood logs.
Care Schedule
Misting
Every 1 days
What Is Wood Ear Mushroom and Where Does It Come From?
Auricularia cornea, commonly known as the Wood Ear or Hairy Wood Ear mushroom, is a basidiomycete fungus that grows on decaying logs. It has a gelatinous texture when moist and becomes rigid and leathery when dry. Its outer surface is covered with tiny grayish hairs, while the inner surface is smooth and reddish-brown.
How to Propagate Wood Ear Mushroom?
Spore or Mycelium Inoculation
- Asepsis is crucial to avoid contaminants such as green mold.
- Keep the substrate consistently moist, but not waterlogged.
- 1 Substrate Preparation
Sterilize hardwood sawdust or prepare freshly cut wood logs.
- 2 Inoculation
Introduce the mycelium (spawn) into the substrate under aseptic conditions.
- 3 Incubation
Keep in a dark, warm place with humidity above 90% until the white mycelium covers the substrate.
Materials needed:
How Big Does Wood Ear Mushroom Grow?
TLDR: Wood Ear Mushroom can reach up to 15cm tall with Fast growth rate.
Max height
15cm
Spread
40cm
Growth rate
Fast
Plant Uses
Edible
Can be consumed
Medicinal
Medicinal properties
Medicinal Uses
- Anticoagulant properties
- Assistance in cholesterol control
- Anti-inflammatory effect
Culinary Uses
- Asian soups
- Stir-fries
- Crunchy salads
- Texture additive in vegetarian dishes
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Meaning & Symbolism
In Eastern culture, it represents longevity and resilience.
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