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Rooting Poison Pie Plant Care
Hebeloma radicosum
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With its unique deep brown cap and distinctive rooting stem, this mushroom species originates from Europe. Plant collectors are often drawn to Hebeloma radicosum for its rare and enchanting appearance, making it a prized addition to any collection.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect
55–70°F
70–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Rooting Poison Pie?
Water Rooting Poison Pie every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 55–70°F (13–21°C) and 70–80% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Rooting Poison Pie 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 Rooting Poison Pie?
Rooting Poison Pie (Hebeloma radicosum) belongs to the Hymenogastraceae family within the Hebeloma genus. Rooting Poison Pie is native to Europe, North America.
Rooting Poison Pie displays a clustering, mycorrhizal growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Rooting Poison Pie produces none.
How Often Should You Water a Rooting Poison Pie?
Hebeloma radicosum 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 Rooting Poison Pie Need?
Rooting Poison Pie thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Rooting Poison Pie in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Rooting Poison Pie Prefer?
Hebeloma radicosum grows best at temperatures of 55–70°F. Rooting Poison Pie prefers humidity levels of 70–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
55–70°F
Humidity
70–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Rooting Poison Pie?
Well-draining, rich organic mix. Good drainage is essential for Rooting Poison Pie to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Rooting Poison Pie?
Feed Rooting Poison Pie 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 Rooting Poison Pie?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring or when roots outgrow the pot.. 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 Rooting Poison Pie?
Rooting Poison Pie can be propagated through spores.
Is the Rooting Poison Pie Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Rooting Poison Pie, 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 Rooting Poison Pie?
Rooting Poison Pie is susceptible to fungus gnats, root rot. 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
Rooting Poison Pie 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 Hebeloma genus (family Hymenogastraceae) — search all Hebeloma species in the plant lookup.
Rooting Poison Pie thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Hebeloma radicosum, family Hymenogastraceae — World Flora Online.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Rooting Poison Pie, 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: Maaike Verschueren, 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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