Dead Man's Fingers Xylaria polymorpha

Dead Man's Fingers

Xylaria polymorpha

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

Dead Man's Fingers Xylaria polymorpha Liquid Culture, eerie black wood-decomposer fungus for terrariums art mycology and biodiversity cultivation

Xylaria polymorpha, commonly known as Dead Man's Fingers, is a dramatic and unusual fungus that produces thick black fruiting bodies resembling decomposing fingers. This saprotrophic species grows primarily on decaying hardwood stumps and buried logs, playing a vital role in forest nutrient cycling. Though not edible, its bizarre appearance makes it a favorite for terrariums, artistic installations, and fungal biodiversity displays.

This premium liquid culture features a clean and active strain of Xylaria polymorpha perfect for colonizing sterilized grain spawn. Once colonized, the spawn can be transferred to hardwood logs, buried stumps, or outdoor wood chip beds for long-term visual cultivation and ecosystem restoration.

Key features:

• Species: Xylaria polymorpha, commonly known as Dead Man's Fingers

• Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient solution

• Ideal for: Hardwood stumps, buried logs, terrarium displays, wood chip beds, fungal biodiversity gardens

• Growth habit: Thick black finger-like fruiting bodies growing in dense clusters on rotting wood

• Edibility: Non-edible fungus, used for visual, ecological, and educational purposes

Why grow Dead Man's Fingers fungus:

• Visually striking black fungus ideal for horror-themed gardens and terrariums

• Excellent for wood decomposition and forest floor restoration projects

• Adds biodiversity to mushroom gardens and permaculture systems

• Great for mycologists, educators, and artistic grow installations

• Long-lasting fruiting bodies make for memorable seasonal displays

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with Dead Man's Fingers Xylaria polymorpha liquid culture. After colonization, transfer to decaying hardwood logs, stumps, or buried wood in shaded and moist environments. Fruiting typically occurs in spring and fall when temperatures and moisture levels are favorable.

Xylaria polymorpha Dead Man's Fingers liquid culture is perfect for growers interested in strange and mysterious fungi that add texture, drama, and ecological benefit to any growing setup. While not edible, this species remains one of the most recognizable and haunting fungi in the natural world.

*international orders will not include needle.

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