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Network bolete Plant Care
Boletus reticulatus
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Known for its distinctive dark brown cap with a reticulated pattern, this species originates from Europe and North America. Boletus reticulatus is noted for its unique appearance. It has lookalikes, and edibility must never be judged from an app.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect
50–75°F
50–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Network bolete?
Water Network bolete every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 50–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Network 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 Network bolete?
Network bolete (Boletus reticulatus) belongs to the Boletaceae family within the Boletus genus. Network bolete is native to Europe, North America. Network bolete is also known as netted bolete.
Network bolete displays a mycorrhizal, terrestrial growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Network bolete produces none.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Network bolete?
Boletus reticulatus requires watering every 7–10 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 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Network bolete Need?
Network bolete thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Network bolete in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Network bolete Prefer?
Boletus reticulatus grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Network bolete prefers humidity levels of 50–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
50–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Network bolete?
Well-draining soil mix. Good drainage is essential for Network bolete to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Network bolete?
Feed Network 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 Network bolete?
Repot every 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 Network bolete?
Network bolete can be propagated through spores.
Is the Network bolete Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Network 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 Network bolete?
Network bolete is susceptible to none. 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
Network 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.
Network bolete thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Boletus reticulatus, family Boletaceae — World Flora Online.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Network 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: Daniel Ellehammer Larsen, 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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