Coral Tooth Mushroom Hericium coralloides

Coral Tooth Mushroom

Hericium coralloides

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

Coral Tooth Mushroom Hericium coralloides, edible and medicinal hardwood mushroom for home growing and forest cultivation

Hericium coralloides, commonly known as the coral tooth mushroom, is a unique edible and medicinal fungus in the Hericium genus, closely related to lion’s mane and bear’s head mushrooms. This species is named for its beautiful cascading branches of white spines that resemble coral formations. It grows naturally on dead or decaying hardwood trees and is known for its mild seafood-like flavor and potential cognitive and neurological health benefits.

The coral tooth mushroom thrives in cool, moist environments and produces striking fruiting bodies that make it both a culinary delicacy and a showpiece in mushroom gardens. It is ideal for growing on hardwood logs, sawdust blocks, or buried wood beds and is popular among mushroom cultivators, herbalists, and chefs.

Key features:

• Species: Hericium coralloides, commonly known as coral tooth mushroom

• Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient solution

• Ideal for: Hardwood logs, sawdust blocks, forest garden beds, gourmet cultivation, and medicinal use

• Growth conditions: Prefers cool temperatures, high humidity, and shaded environments

• Culinary and medicinal value: Edible mushroom with mild flavor and studied for nerve support and brain health

Why grow coral tooth mushrooms:

• Striking coral-like appearance adds beauty to mushroom gardens and forest landscapes

• Closely related to lion’s mane with similar medicinal properties

• Grows well on hardwood substrates in both indoor and outdoor environments

• Can be harvested fresh or dried for culinary and supplemental use

• Suitable for home growers, mycologists, chefs, and health-conscious cultivators

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with coral tooth mushroom liquid culture. Once colonized, transfer the grain to hardwood sawdust blocks or inoculate hardwood logs using traditional log cultivation methods. Maintain high humidity and proper airflow. Fruiting typically occurs in the fall or during cool, damp periods. Harvest the mushroom when the spines are well developed but still firm and white.

Hericium coralloides coral tooth mushroom is a stunning and functional addition to any mushroom cultivation setup. Whether you are growing for food, health benefits, or forest restoration, this species offers beauty, utility, and high value for gourmet and medicinal applications.

*international orders will not include needle.

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