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None Plant Care
Lactarius mairei
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This unique fungi species features a bright orange cap with concentric rings of different shades. Lactarius mairei is found in temperate forests of Europe and North America. Plant collectors are drawn to its vibrant colors and intricate patterns, making it a prized addition to their collections.
Bright indirect
At a glance
How do you care for None?
None grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the None Native To?
- Albania
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- The Netherlands
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
What Is the None?
None (Lactarius mairei) belongs to the Russulaceae family within the Lactarius genus. None is native to Europe, Asia.
None displays a mycorrhizal, terrestrial growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . None produces none.
What Light Does the None Need?
None thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing None in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect
What Soil Mix Works Best for a None?
Well-draining soil mix. Good drainage is essential for None to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a None?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
Is the None Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list None, 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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None 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 Lactarius genus (family Russulaceae) — search all Lactarius species in the plant lookup.
None thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Lactarius mairei, family Russulaceae — World Flora Online.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list None, 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: relew, 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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