Bionectriaceae
Yellow Cup Fungus: Best for Low Light
Hydropisphaera peziza
As a fungus, it requires a constant decaying organic substrate and relative humidity close to 100%. It does not tolerate direct sunlight or desiccation.
Every 2 days
Low light
15° - 25°C
80% - 100%
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What is Yellow Cup Fungus?
Yellow Cup Fungus (Hydropisphaera peziza) is a hard-care plant from the Bionectriaceae family. Hydropisphaera peziza is a species of ascomycete fungus characterized by its tiny, cup-shaped fruiting bodies (perithecia), which are generally pale yellow to orange in color. They typically grow on decaying wood or on other fungi, preferring extremely humid and shaded environments in temperate and...
Yellow Cup Fungus grows up to 1cm, spread of 5cm, watering every 2 days, 15°C – 25°C, 80–100% humidity. It is not suitable for indoor environments and safe for pets.
Unlike easy-care plants, Yellow Cup Fungus demands constant attention to humidity and light. Not recommended for beginners. Unlike many popular species, Yellow Cup Fungus is safe to keep around pets.
How to Care for Yellow Cup Fungus?
TLDR: Yellow Cup Fungus needs Low light, watering every 2 days, and temperatures between 15-25°C with 80-100% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Yellow Cup Fungus?
Never let the substrate dry out; use fine mist sprayers to keep the surface constantly moist.
How Much Light Does Yellow Cup Fungus Need?
Keep in full shade; strong light can dry out the mycelium and halt the development of the fruiting bodies.
What Is the Best Soil for Yellow Cup Fungus?
The substrate should consist of hardwood in an advanced state of decay, rich in lignin.
What Pot Should You Use for Yellow Cup Fungus?
Closed terrariums with a substrate of decaying wood and sphagnum moss.
Care Schedule
Misting
Every 1 days
What Is Yellow Cup Fungus and Where Does It Come From?
Hydropisphaera peziza is a species of ascomycete fungus characterized by its tiny, cup-shaped fruiting bodies (perithecia), which are generally pale yellow to orange in color. They typically grow on decaying wood or on other fungi, preferring extremely humid and shaded environments in temperate and tropical forests.
How to Propagate Yellow Cup Fungus?
Spore Dispersal
- Substrate sterilization is crucial to avoid competing fungi.
- Keep the wood saturated with water at all times.
- 1 Spore Collection
Position a mature fruiting body over a glass slide to collect a spore print.
- 2 Inoculation
Transfer the spores to a sterilized and moist wood substrate.
- 3 Incubation
Keep in a dark, cool place with saturated humidity until mycelium colonization occurs.
Materials needed:
How Big Does Yellow Cup Fungus Grow?
TLDR: Yellow Cup Fungus can reach up to 1cm tall with Slow growth rate.
Max height
1cm
Spread
5cm
Growth rate
Slow
Plant Uses
Ornamental
Great for decoration
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Meaning & Symbolism
Represents the recycling of life and the hidden beauty within the forest's decomposition processes.
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