Photo: Michel LangeveldCC BY 4.0via iNaturalistresized / cropped
Angel's bonnet Plant Care
Mycena arcangeliana
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Mycena arcangeliana is known for its delicate clusters of small, bell-shaped caps in shades of pink and white. It is native to North America and Europe, often found growing on decaying wood in forests. Plant enthusiasts admire its unique appearance and dainty structure.
Bright indirect
At a glance
How do you care for Angel's bonnet?
Angel's bonnet grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the Angel's bonnet 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 Angel's bonnet?
Angel's bonnet (Mycena arcangeliana) belongs to the Mycenaceae family within the Mycena genus. Angel's bonnet is native to North America, Europe.
Angel's bonnet displays a clustering, delicate growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Angel's bonnet produces none.
What Light Does the Angel's bonnet Need?
Angel's bonnet thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Angel's bonnet in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Angel's bonnet?
Well-draining, rich in organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Angel's bonnet to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Angel's bonnet?
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 Angel's bonnet Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Angel's bonnet, 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.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Angel's bonnet?
Angel's bonnet is susceptible to fungus gnats, spider mites. 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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Angel's bonnet 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 Mycena genus (family Mycenaceae) — search all Mycena species in the plant lookup.
Angel's bonnet thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Mycena arcangeliana, family Mycenaceae — World Flora Online.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Angel's bonnet, 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: Michel Langeveld, 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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