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Pink-gilled Entoloma Plant Care
Entoloma rhodopolium
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Entoloma rhodopolium is characterized by its striking pink gills and clustered growth habit. It is commonly found in forests of North America and Europe, captivating plant enthusiasts with its unique appearance.
Bright indirect
At a glance
How do you care for Pink-gilled Entoloma?
Pink-gilled Entoloma grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the Pink-gilled Entoloma 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 Pink-gilled Entoloma?
Pink-gilled Entoloma (Entoloma rhodopolium) belongs to the Entolomataceae family within the Entoloma genus. Pink-gilled Entoloma is native to North America, Europe.
Pink-gilled Entoloma displays a clumped, terrestrial growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Pink-gilled Entoloma produces none.
What Light Does the Pink-gilled Entoloma Need?
Pink-gilled Entoloma thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Pink-gilled Entoloma in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Pink-gilled Entoloma?
Well-draining, rich in organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Pink-gilled Entoloma to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Pink-gilled Entoloma?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring or when roots become overcrowded. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
Is the Pink-gilled Entoloma Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Pink-gilled Entoloma, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
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.
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Pink-gilled Entoloma 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 Entoloma genus (family Entolomataceae) — search all Entoloma species in the plant lookup.
Pink-gilled Entoloma thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Entoloma rhodopolium, family Entolomataceae — World Flora Online.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Pink-gilled Entoloma, 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: Matthew Rozanoff, 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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