Stropharia rugosoannulata (Stropharia rugosoannulata)

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Stropharia rugosoannulata Plant Care

Stropharia rugosoannulata

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Native to North America, this mushroom species is known for its striking reddish-brown cap with distinctive white markings. Its unique appearance makes it notable in fungal gardens or collections. It has lookalikes, and edibility must never be judged from an app.

Water

Every 7–14 days

Light

Bright indirect

Temp

60–80°F

Humidity

50–70%

At a glance

How do you care for Stropharia rugosoannulata?

Water Stropharia rugosoannulata every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.

Where Is the Stropharia rugosoannulata Native To?

Native range43 countries

What Is the Stropharia rugosoannulata?

Stropharia rugosoannulata (Stropharia rugosoannulata) belongs to the family. Stropharia rugosoannulata is native to North America, Europe, Asia. Stropharia rugosoannulata is also known as Lentinula edodes, Cyclocybe parasitica, Scrophularia rugosa.

Stropharia rugosoannulata displays a clumping, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Stropharia rugosoannulata produces none.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

How Often Should You Water a Stropharia rugosoannulata?

Stropharia rugosoannulata 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 Stropharia rugosoannulata Need?

Stropharia rugosoannulata thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Stropharia rugosoannulata in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.

Light Requirement

Bright indirect

What Temperature and Humidity Does the Stropharia rugosoannulata Prefer?

Stropharia rugosoannulata grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Stropharia rugosoannulata prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.

Temperature

60–80°F

Humidity

50–70%

What Soil Mix Works Best for a Stropharia rugosoannulata?

Well-draining, rich soil mix. Good drainage is essential for Stropharia rugosoannulata to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

How Often Should You Fertilize a Stropharia rugosoannulata?

Feed Stropharia rugosoannulata every 2 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 2 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 Stropharia rugosoannulata?

Repot every 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 Stropharia rugosoannulata?

Stropharia rugosoannulata can be propagated through spores.

Is the Stropharia rugosoannulata Toxic to Pets and Children?

Pet safety not verified

The ASPCA does not list Stropharia rugosoannulata, 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 Stropharia rugosoannulata?

Stropharia rugosoannulata is susceptible to aphids, 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.

What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Stropharia rugosoannulata Need?

Stropharia rugosoannulata grows outdoors in USDA Zone 4a – 9b. It survives winters down to planting zone 4a. Stropharia rugosoannulata is native to North America, Europe, Asia.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 4a – 9b

Keep exploring plants

Stropharia rugosoannulata 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 Stropharia genus — search all Stropharia species in the plant lookup.

Stropharia rugosoannulata thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.

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Sources

  • Scientific name & taxonomy: Stropharia rugosoannulata — World Flora Online.
  • Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Stropharia rugosoannulata, 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: AI-generated illustration (labelled on the image).
  • Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 4a – 9b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
  • 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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