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Matsutake mushroom Plant Care
Tricholoma magnivelare
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Tricholoma magnivelare, commonly known as Matsutake mushroom, is characterized by its unique symbiotic relationship with pine trees. It is native to North America and Asia. It has lookalikes, and edibility must never be judged from an app.
Bright indirect
At a glance
How do you care for Matsutake mushroom?
Matsutake mushroom grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the Matsutake mushroom Native To?
What Is the Matsutake mushroom?
Matsutake mushroom (Tricholoma magnivelare) belongs to the Tricholomataceae family within the Tricholoma genus. Matsutake mushroom is native to North America, Asia. Matsutake mushroom is also known as Tricholoma caligatum.
Matsutake mushroom displays a mycorrhizal growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Matsutake mushroom produces none.
What Light Does the Matsutake mushroom Need?
Matsutake mushroom thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Matsutake mushroom in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Matsutake mushroom?
Well-draining, acidic mix. Good drainage is essential for Matsutake mushroom to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Matsutake mushroom?
Repot every 1-2 years in the 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 Matsutake mushroom Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Matsutake mushroom, 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 Matsutake mushroom?
Matsutake mushroom is susceptible to none listed. 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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Matsutake mushroom 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 Tricholoma genus (family Tricholomataceae) — search all Tricholoma species in the plant lookup.
Matsutake mushroom thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Tricholoma magnivelare, family Tricholomataceae — World Flora Online.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Matsutake mushroom, 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: Alan Rockefeller, 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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