Ganoderma applanatum Artist Conk

Ganoderma applanatum

Artist Conk

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

Ganoderma applanatum Artist Conk Mushroom, medicinal wood decay fungus for cultivation, art, and educational use

Ganoderma applanatum, commonly known as artist conk, is a widely recognized polypore mushroom found on dead or dying hardwood trees. Known for its large, shelf-like fruiting bodies and white pore surface that stains brown when scratched, it has been used for centuries as a natural canvas for mushroom art. In addition to its artistic value, Ganoderma applanatum is also studied for its potential medicinal compounds, including triterpenes and polysaccharides.

This species is ideal for long-term outdoor cultivation on hardwood logs or stumps. It forms tough, perennial conks that persist for years and can grow quite large. Artist conk is a staple species in mushroom identification, forest ecology, mycoremediation, and educational programs due to its durability and visual distinctiveness.

Key features:

• Species: Ganoderma applanatum, also known as artist conk mushroom

• Type: Suitable for liquid culture, grain spawn, plug spawn, and log inoculation

• Ideal for: Hardwood logs, stumps, forest education, medicinal extraction, mushroom art

• Growth habit: Large, shelf-like conks with woody texture and white pore surface

• Seasonality: Fruits from spring to fall, often persisting year-round on wood

Why grow Ganoderma applanatum:

• Excellent for creating mushroom art by etching on the white pore surface

• Studied for immune-supportive and anti-inflammatory properties

• Long-lasting fruiting bodies ideal for natural displays and forest trails

• Valuable addition to forest farming, biodiversity gardens, and mushroom identification programs

• Suitable for making plug spawn using colonized grain transferred to hardwood dowels

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with Ganoderma applanatum liquid culture, then use the colonized grain to inoculate hardwood sawdust or transfer to sterilized hardwood dowels to create plug spawn. Insert dowels into pre-drilled logs or stumps and seal with wax. Place the logs in a shaded, humid outdoor environment. Fruiting bodies may take one to two years to appear but can persist for many years once established.

Ganoderma applanatum artist conk mushroom is an ideal choice for educators, herbalists, forest gardeners, and artists seeking to grow a multi-functional, long-lasting mushroom. Whether for drawing, display, or functional fungi studies, this species is a timeless and rewarding addition to any mushroom growing project.

*international orders will not include needle.

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