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Hairy webcap Plant Care
Cortinarius hemitrichus
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This fungus is easily recognizable by its vibrant orange color, which stands out against the forest floor. Cortinarius hemitrichus originates from Europe and North America, making it a sought-after addition to plant collections due to its unique appearance and rarity.
Every 3–5 days
Bright indirect
50–70°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Hairy webcap?
Water Hairy webcap every 3–5 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 50–70°F (10–21°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Hairy webcap 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 Hairy webcap?
Hairy webcap (Cortinarius hemitrichus) belongs to the Cortinariaceae family within the Cortinarius genus. Hairy webcap is native to Europe, North America.
Hairy webcap displays a compact, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Hairy webcap produces nonenativeto: europe, north america.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Hairy webcap?
Cortinarius hemitrichus requires watering every 3–5 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 3–5 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Hairy webcap Need?
Hairy webcap thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Hairy webcap in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Hairy webcap Prefer?
Cortinarius hemitrichus grows best at temperatures of 50–70°F. Hairy webcap prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
50–70°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Hairy webcap?
Well-draining, rich organic mix. Good drainage is essential for Hairy webcap to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Hairy webcap?
Feed Hairy webcap 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
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How Do You Repot a Hairy webcap?
Repot every 1-2 yearsflower: NonenativeTo: Europe, North America. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
Is the Hairy webcap Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Hairy webcap, 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 Hairy webcap?
Hairy webcap is susceptible to fungal infections, slugspotting: repot every 1-2 yearsflower: nonenativeto: europe, north america. 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
Hairy webcap 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 Cortinarius genus (family Cortinariaceae) — search all Cortinarius species in the plant lookup.
Hairy webcap thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Cortinarius hemitrichus, family Cortinariaceae — World Flora Online.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Hairy webcap, 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: Jan Sheppard, 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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