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Hairy stereum Plant Care
Stereum hirsutum
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This fungus has a unique fan-like shape with a hairy, velvety texture. Originating from North America and Europe, Stereum hirsutum is highly sought after by plant collectors for its vibrant orange and yellow colors, adding a pop of brightness to any collection.
Every 7–14 days
Bright indirect
50–75°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Hairy stereum?
Water Hairy stereum every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 4 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Hairy stereum 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 Hairy stereum?
Hairy stereum (Stereum hirsutum) belongs to the Stereaceae family within the Stereum genus. Hairy stereum is native to North America, Europe~height: 0.5~width: 1~fertilizer:<Write how often to fertilize plant "Stereum hirsutum" per month but only write the output value in just integer>4. Hairy stereum is also known as False turkey-tail.
Hairy stereum displays a spreading, shelf-like growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Hairy stereum produces none~nativeto: north america, europe~height: 0.5~width: 1~fertilizer:<write how often to fertilize plant "stereum hirsutum" per month but only write the output value in just integer>4.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Hairy stereum?
Stereum hirsutum requires watering every 7–14 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 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Hairy stereum Need?
Hairy stereum thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Hairy stereum in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Hairy stereum Prefer?
Stereum hirsutum grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Hairy stereum prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Hairy stereum?
Well-draining soil mix. Good drainage is essential for Hairy stereum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Hairy stereum?
Feed Hairy stereum every 4 months 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 4 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Hairy stereum?
Repot every 2-3 years~flower: None~nativeTo: North America, Europe~height: 0.5~width: 1~fertilizer:<Write how often to fertilize plant "Stereum hirsutum" per month but only write the output value in just integer>4. 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 Hairy stereum?
Hairy stereum can be propagated through spores.
Is the Hairy stereum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Hairy stereum, 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 Hairy stereum?
Hairy stereum is susceptible to none~potting: repot every 2-3 years~flower: none~nativeto: north america, europe~height: 0.5~width: 1~fertilizer:<write how often to fertilize plant "stereum hirsutum" per month but only write the output value in just integer>4. 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.
Keep exploring plants
Hairy stereum 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 Stereum genus (family Stereaceae) — search all Stereum species in the plant lookup.
Hairy stereum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Stereum hirsutum, family Stereaceae — World Flora Online.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Hairy stereum, 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: Justin Johnsen, 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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