Birch Polypore Mushroom Fomitopsis betulina

Birch Polypore Mushroom

Fomitopsis betulina

10 cc/ml liquid fungi mycology culture syringe with a sterile needle.

Birch Polypore Mushroom Fomitopsis betulina Liquid Culture, medicinal and ecological wood decay fungus for cultivation and research

Fomitopsis betulina, commonly known as the birch polypore or birch bracket mushroom, is a medicinal and ecological fungus that naturally grows on birch trees throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Known for its distinctive hoof-shaped fruiting bodies and smooth white to brown cap, this species has a long history of traditional use in natural medicine and forest ecology. It plays a critical role in breaking down dead birch wood and returning nutrients to the soil.

With this high-quality liquid culture, growers and researchers can cultivate birch polypore mushrooms on fresh or aged birch logs, stumps, or buried wood. The species is slow-growing but highly resilient, making it ideal for outdoor woodland cultivation, permaculture projects, and long-term fungal research.

Key features:

• Species: Fomitopsis betulina, commonly known as birch polypore mushroom or birch bracket fungus

• Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient solution

• Ideal for: Birch logs, stumps, forest gardens, mycology research, educational displays, and ecological restoration

• Growth conditions: Prefers cool, moist climates with access to birch wood or substrates rich in birch material

• Known for: Traditional medicinal use, strong antifungal and antimicrobial properties, and wood decay function

Why grow Fomitopsis betulina:

• A foundational species in birch forest ecosystems and fungal biodiversity projects

• Commonly studied for its potential immune-modulating and anti-inflammatory compounds

• Perfect for educational forest trails, naturalized mushroom installations, and ecological research

• Can be used to inoculate freshly cut birch logs for long-term outdoor cultivation

• Adds diversity and function to forest gardens, nature centers, and research plots

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with birch polypore mushroom liquid culture. Once colonized, apply the grain spawn to fresh or aged birch logs, stumps, or buried wood in shaded, moist outdoor environments. Colonization may take several months or longer depending on log size and conditions. Fruiting bodies typically appear as hoof-shaped brackets that persist year-round.

Fomitopsis betulina birch polypore mushroom liquid culture is an ideal option for educators, researchers, forest managers, and fungal cultivators seeking to grow a valuable wood-decay and medicinal species. Whether used in rewilding projects, mushroom identification training, or long-term outdoor cultivation, this fungus brings resilience, ecological benefit, and visual interest to any natural setting.

*instructions are not included, please thoroughly research growing conditions and techniques.