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Marsh brittlegill Plant Care
Russula paludosa
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Russula paludosa is characterized by its vibrant red cap and white stem. It is commonly found in moist habitats like bogs and marshes in Europe. Plant enthusiasts appreciate this fungi for its striking appearance and ecological importance as a mycorrhizal species.
Bright indirect
At a glance
How do you care for Marsh brittlegill?
Marsh brittlegill grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the Marsh brittlegill 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 Marsh brittlegill?
Marsh brittlegill (Russula paludosa) belongs to the Russulaceae family within the Russula genus. Marsh brittlegill is native to Europe, Asia, North America. Marsh brittlegill is also known as Swamp russula.
Marsh brittlegill displays a mycorrhizal, fruiting body growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Marsh brittlegill produces none.
What Light Does the Marsh brittlegill Need?
Marsh brittlegill thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Marsh brittlegill in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Marsh brittlegill?
Well-draining, organic-rich soil mix. Good drainage is essential for Marsh brittlegill to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Marsh brittlegill?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring or fall. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
Is the Marsh brittlegill Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Marsh brittlegill, 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 Marsh brittlegill?
Marsh brittlegill is susceptible to slugs, snails. 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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Marsh brittlegill 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 Russula genus (family Russulaceae) — search all Russula species in the plant lookup.
Marsh brittlegill thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Russula paludosa, family Russulaceae — World Flora Online.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Marsh brittlegill, 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: Public domain, 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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