Orange Peel Cup Mushroom Aleuria aurantia

Orange Peel Cup Mushroom

Aleuria aurantia

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

Orange Peel Cup Mushroom Aleuria aurantia Liquid Culture, vibrant wild mushroom for outdoor cultivation and decorative garden use

Aleuria aurantia, commonly known as the orange peel cup mushroom, is a striking bright orange fungus with a vivid, cup-shaped appearance resembling discarded orange rinds. Found in woodlands, gardens, and disturbed soils, this species is a favorite among foragers, nature photographers, and fungal educators due to its vibrant color and unique form.

This premium liquid culture offers a clean, vigorous strain of Aleuria aurantia for cultivation in outdoor beds, forest gardens, and naturalistic mushroom displays. Though not typically grown for food production, the orange peel mushroom is considered edible when properly identified and is often used for ornamental, educational, or biodiversity-enhancing purposes.

Key features:

• Species: Aleuria aurantia, commonly known as orange peel cup mushroom

• Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient solution

• Ideal for: Soil-based outdoor beds, woodlands, mushroom gardens, visual landscaping, and mycology education

• Growth habit: Bright orange, irregularly cup-shaped fruiting bodies that sit flush against the soil surface

• Habitat: Thrives in disturbed ground, forest paths, mossy soil, and compost-enriched areas

Why grow orange peel cup mushrooms:

• Highly ornamental and unique wild mushroom species

• Adds brilliant color and texture to forest gardens and mushroom landscapes

• Easy to grow in soil-based outdoor environments

• Suitable for nature education, mushroom trails, and fungal photography

• Supports fungal biodiversity and forest ecosystem health

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with orange peel cup mushroom liquid culture. Once fully colonized, introduce the spawn into compost-rich soil, garden beds, or mossy woodland edges. Maintain steady moisture and partial shade. Fruiting typically occurs in cool to mild conditions during spring and fall, especially after rainfall.

Aleuria aurantia orange peel cup mushroom liquid culture is an ideal option for mushroom enthusiasts, educators, and gardeners seeking to grow one of the most visually captivating fungi in the wild. Whether used for artistic displays, fungal walks, or biodiversity enhancement, this species brings color and character to every cultivation space.

*international orders will not include needle.

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