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Pine Bolete Plant Care
Boletus pinophilus
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With its striking red-capped appearance, the Boletus pinophilus is a visually captivating fungi that originates from North America. Highly sought after by plant collectors for its unique coloration and rarity, this mushroom is a prized addition to any collection due to its distinctive appearance and limited distribution.
Every 7–14 days
Low light
60–70°F
60–90%
At a glance
How do you care for Pine Bolete?
Water Pine Bolete every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it low light. It prefers temperatures of 60–70°F (16–21°C) and 60–90% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Pine Bolete Native To?
- Albania
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Mexico
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- The Netherlands
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- United States
What Is the Pine Bolete?
Pine Bolete (Boletus pinophilus) belongs to the Boletaceae family within the Boletus genus. Pine Bolete is native to Europe, North America. Pine Bolete is also known as Pinewood King.
Pine Bolete displays a mycorrhizal, fruiting body growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Pine Bolete produces none.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Pine Bolete?
Boletus pinophilus requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Pine Bolete Need?
Pine Bolete thrives in low light. Avoid placing Pine Bolete in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Low light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Pine Bolete Prefer?
Boletus pinophilus grows best at temperatures of 60–70°F. Pine Bolete prefers humidity levels of 60–90%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–70°F
Humidity
60–90%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Pine Bolete?
Well-draining acidic soil. Good drainage is essential for Pine Bolete to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Pine Bolete?
Feed Pine Bolete every 2 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 2 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Pine Bolete?
Repot every 1-2 years. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Pine Bolete?
Pine Bolete can be propagated through spores.
Is the Pine Bolete Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Pine Bolete, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
Never eat a wild mushroom based on an app identification. Many mushrooms have poisonous lookalikes, and edibility must never be judged from an app.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Pine Bolete?
Pine Bolete is susceptible to slugs, snails, beetles. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
Keep exploring plants
Pine Bolete is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Boletus genus (family Boletaceae) — search all Boletus species in the plant lookup.
Pine Bolete copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Boletus pinophilus, family Boletaceae — World Flora Online.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Pine Bolete, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Alan Rockefeller, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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