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Chestnut bolete Plant Care
Gyroporus castaneus
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This unique mushroom has a velvety cap that resembles a chestnut, giving it the nickname "Chestnut Bolete." Originating from Europe and North America, Gyroporus castaneus is known for its vibrant red-brown color, making it an interesting specimen for collectors. It has lookalikes, and edibility must never be judged from an app.
Every 7–14 days
Bright indirect
60–75°F
60–80%
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How do you care for Chestnut bolete?
Water Chestnut bolete every 7–14 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 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Chestnut 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 Chestnut bolete?
Chestnut bolete (Gyroporus castaneus) belongs to the Gyroporaceae family within the Gyroporus genus. Chestnut bolete is native to North America, Europe, Asia. Chestnut bolete is also known as Chestnut tylopilus.
Chestnut bolete displays a clumping, mycorrhizal growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Chestnut bolete produces none.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Chestnut bolete?
Gyroporus castaneus 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 Chestnut bolete Need?
Chestnut bolete thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Chestnut bolete in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Chestnut bolete Prefer?
Gyroporus castaneus grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Chestnut bolete prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Chestnut bolete?
Well-draining, rich in organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Chestnut bolete to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Chestnut bolete?
Feed Chestnut bolete 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 Chestnut bolete?
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 Chestnut bolete Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Chestnut 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 Chestnut bolete?
Chestnut bolete is susceptible to none specific to gyroporus castaneus. 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
Chestnut 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 Gyroporus genus (family Gyroporaceae) — search all Gyroporus species in the plant lookup.
Chestnut bolete thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Gyroporus castaneus, family Gyroporaceae — World Flora Online.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Chestnut 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: Sarah Culliton, 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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