Dryad's saddle Mushroom Cerioporus squamosus

Dryad's saddle Mushroom

Cerioporus squamosus

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

Dryad's Saddle Mushroom Cerioporus squamosus Liquid Culture, fast-growing wood decay fungus for spring cultivation and outdoor mushroom gardens

Cerioporus squamosus, commonly known as dryad's saddle or pheasant back mushroom, is a widespread wood-decay fungus prized for its distinct patterned cap and fast growth in spring and early summer. Found on dead or dying hardwood trees, especially elm, maple, and boxelder, this mushroom produces large, fan-shaped caps with a scaly appearance and a cucumber-like aroma when fresh. With this high-quality liquid culture, cultivators can grow dryad's saddle mushrooms outdoors on hardwood logs, stumps, and wood chip beds.

This species plays a vital role in natural wood decomposition and is often one of the first mushrooms to appear after winter. Its bold look and rapid fruiting make it ideal for forest garden installations, mushroom trails, and educational projects focused on biodiversity and seasonal fungi.

Key features:

• Species: Cerioporus squamosus, commonly known as dryad's saddle mushroom or pheasant back mushroom

• Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient broth

• Ideal for: Hardwood logs, stumps, buried wood beds, outdoor mushroom gardens, forest cultivation

• Growth conditions: Thrives in cool to warm weather, fruits in spring and early summer in moist, shaded environments

• Appearance: Large, overlapping brackets with brown scales and cream-colored flesh

Why grow Cerioporus squamosus:

• Rapid colonizer of hardwood, making it great for seasonal mushroom gardens

• Adds visual and ecological value to permaculture setups and forest restoration projects

• Popular among mushroom educators, naturalists, and woodland stewards

• Grows well on logs and stumps with minimal maintenance

• Can be used to study fungal succession, wood decay, and native mushroom habitats

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with dryad's saddle mushroom liquid culture. Once colonized, use the grain spawn to inoculate hardwood logs or stumps, particularly from species like elm, maple, and cottonwood. Place the inoculated wood in a moist, shaded outdoor environment. Fruiting typically occurs in spring and early summer and can return annually for multiple years under the right conditions.

Cerioporus squamosus dryad's saddle mushroom liquid culture is an excellent choice for mushroom growers, educators, and outdoor enthusiasts looking to cultivate a bold, fast-fruiting species. Whether for ecological landscaping, fungal biodiversity, or seasonal observation, this mushroom brings texture, performance, and environmental benefit to any growing space.

*international orders will not include needle.

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