Ganoderma chalceum

Ganoderma chalceum

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

Ganoderma chalceum Liquid Culture, rare tropical reishi mushroom for medicinal use and hardwood cultivation

Ganoderma chalceum is a rare tropical Ganoderma species known for its vibrant reddish to copper-colored fruiting bodies, lacquered surface, and powerful medicinal potential. Closely related to Ganoderma lucidum, this species grows naturally on decaying hardwood trees and is often found in warm and humid climates. It has traditionally been used for wellness and immune support and is now being cultivated by mushroom growers interested in functional fungi.

This premium liquid culture contains a clean and vigorous strain of Ganoderma chalceum ideal for inoculating sterilized grain spawn. Once colonized, the grain can be transferred to supplemented hardwood sawdust blocks or used to inoculate fresh-cut logs for long-term cultivation in shaded environments.

Key features:

• Species: Ganoderma chalceum, rare tropical reishi-type mushroom

• Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient solution

• Ideal for: Hardwood sawdust blocks, plug spawn production, log cultivation, tropical and subtropical growing conditions

• Growth habit: Reddish to copper-colored conks with varnished surface and thick woody structure

• Medicinal value: Traditionally used for immune support and longevity in natural medicine systems

Why grow Ganoderma chalceum:

• Rare and visually stunning reishi species with medicinal value

• Thrives in warm humid climates on hardwood substrates

• Great for functional mushroom products, teas, and tincture preparation

• Suitable for outdoor forest farming or controlled environment cultivation

• Adds diversity and long-term yield to any medicinal mushroom operation

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with Ganoderma chalceum liquid culture. After colonization, transfer to hardwood sawdust substrate or use the grain to create plug spawn for inoculating logs. Maintain shaded, humid conditions with indirect light. Fruiting may occur several months after full colonization and can persist seasonally for multiple years on logs.

Ganoderma chalceum liquid culture is perfect for growers, herbalists, and researchers interested in cultivating rare medicinal mushrooms with ornamental appeal and health benefits. Whether for personal wellness or commercial functional mushroom production, this species delivers beauty, potency, and long-term returns.

*international orders will not include needle.

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