Photo: Rolf A. EngelmannCC BY 4.0via iNaturalistresized / cropped
Scaly Hedgehog Plant Care
Sarcodon squamosus
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Sarcodon squamosus is a unique mushroom with a scaly cap and toothed underside. It is commonly found in coniferous forests in North America and Europe.
Bright indirect
At a glance
How do you care for Scaly Hedgehog?
Scaly Hedgehog grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the Scaly Hedgehog 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 Scaly Hedgehog?
Scaly Hedgehog (Sarcodon squamosus) belongs to the Bankeraceae family within the Sarcodon genus. Scaly Hedgehog is native to North America, Europe. Scaly Hedgehog is also known as Shingled Hedgehog.
Scaly Hedgehog displays a clumping, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Scaly Hedgehog produces none.
What Light Does the Scaly Hedgehog Need?
Scaly Hedgehog thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Scaly Hedgehog in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Scaly Hedgehog?
Well-draining, acidic mix. Good drainage is essential for Scaly Hedgehog to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Scaly Hedgehog?
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 Scaly Hedgehog Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Scaly Hedgehog, 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 Scaly Hedgehog?
Scaly Hedgehog is susceptible to slugs, snails, rodents. 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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Scaly Hedgehog 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 Sarcodon genus (family Bankeraceae) — search all Sarcodon species in the plant lookup.
Scaly Hedgehog thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Sarcodon squamosus, family Bankeraceae — World Flora Online.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Scaly Hedgehog, 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: Rolf A. Engelmann, 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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