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Marasmius oreades Plant Care
Marasmius oreades
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This unique fungus is easily recognizable by its small, umbrella-shaped caps with a distinct grooved surface. Originating from Europe and North America, Marasmius oreades is sought after by plant collectors for its delicate appearance and ability to thrive in a variety of environments.
Every 3–7 days
Bright indirect
50–70°F
50–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Marasmius oreades?
Water Marasmius oreades every 3–7 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 50–80% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Marasmius oreades 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 Marasmius oreades?
Marasmius oreades (Marasmius oreades) belongs to the family. Marasmius oreades is native to Europe, North America, Asia. Marasmius oreades is also known as Gymnopus, Parasola, Marattia oreades.
Marasmius oreades displays a clumped, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Marasmius oreades produces none.
Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Marasmius oreades?
Marasmius oreades requires watering every 3–7 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 3–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Marasmius oreades Need?
Marasmius oreades thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Marasmius oreades in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Marasmius oreades Prefer?
Marasmius oreades grows best at temperatures of 50–70°F. Marasmius oreades prefers humidity levels of 50–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
50–70°F
Humidity
50–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Marasmius oreades?
Well-draining, rich soil mix. Good drainage is essential for Marasmius oreades to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Marasmius oreades?
Feed Marasmius oreades 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 Marasmius oreades?
Repot every 1-2 years. 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 Marasmius oreades?
Marasmius oreades can be propagated through spores.
Is the Marasmius oreades Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Marasmius oreades, 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 Marasmius oreades?
Marasmius oreades is susceptible to none. 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.
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Marasmius oreades 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 Marasmius genus — search all Marasmius species in the plant lookup.
Marasmius oreades thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Marasmius oreades — World Flora Online.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Marasmius oreades, 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: Megan Exelby, CC0 1.0, 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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