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Winter chanterelle Plant Care
Cantharellus tubaeformis
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This unique mushroom species is easily identified by its bright yellow, trumpet-shaped fruiting body. Originating from North America and Europe, Cantharellus tubaeformis is of interest to plant collectors. It has lookalikes, and edibility must never be judged from an app.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect
60–75°F
70–90%
At a glance
How do you care for Winter chanterelle?
Water Winter chanterelle every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 70–90% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Winter chanterelle 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 Winter chanterelle?
Winter chanterelle (Cantharellus tubaeformis) belongs to the Cantharellaceae family within the Cantharellus genus. Winter chanterelle is native to North America, Europe. Winter chanterelle is also known as Yellow foot.
Winter chanterelle displays a mycorrhizal, clumped growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Winter chanterelle produces none.
How Often Should You Water a Winter chanterelle?
Cantharellus tubaeformis 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 Winter chanterelle Need?
Winter chanterelle thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Winter chanterelle in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Winter chanterelle Prefer?
Cantharellus tubaeformis grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Winter chanterelle prefers humidity levels of 70–90%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
70–90%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Winter chanterelle?
Well-draining soil mix. Good drainage is essential for Winter chanterelle to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Winter chanterelle?
Feed Winter chanterelle every month 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 month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Winter chanterelle?
Repot every 1-2 years during the spring season. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
Is the Winter chanterelle Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Winter chanterelle, 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 Winter chanterelle?
Winter chanterelle is susceptible to slugs, snails. 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
Winter chanterelle 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 Cantharellus genus (family Cantharellaceae) — search all Cantharellus species in the plant lookup.
Winter chanterelle thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Cantharellus tubaeformis, family Cantharellaceae — World Flora Online.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Winter chanterelle, 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: Mandy Hackney, 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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