Stinkhorn Mushroom Phallus impudicus

Stinkhorn Mushroom

Phallus impudicus

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

Stinkhorn Mushroom Phallus impudicus Liquid Culture, bizarre and fascinating woodland fungus for biodiversity cultivation and educational mushroom displays

Phallus impudicus, commonly known as the Stinkhorn Mushroom, is a unique and unmistakable fungal species known for its tall phallic shape and strong odor. Found growing in forested areas on decaying wood and rich organic matter, this mushroom plays a key role in nutrient recycling and attracts flies to disperse its spores. Its appearance is eye-catching and often used for educational and ecological purposes.

This high-quality liquid culture contains a clean and active strain of Phallus impudicus perfect for inoculating sterilized grain spawn. Once colonized, the spawn can be introduced to wood chips, leaf litter, or buried decaying logs in moist shaded environments to simulate its natural habitat.

Key features:

• Species: Phallus impudicus, also known as the Common Stinkhorn

• Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient solution

• Ideal for: Forest garden beds, fungal education displays, biodiversity restoration, and mushroom collections

• Growth habit: Tall white stalk with a bell-shaped olive-brown spore cap that emits a strong odor to attract insects

• Edibility: Not recommended for consumption when mature due to odor and texture, though the immature egg stage is consumed in some regions

Why grow Stinkhorn mushrooms:

• One of the most unusual and visually distinctive mushrooms in the world

• Plays an important ecological role in wood decomposition and nutrient cycling

• Great for fungal education, biodiversity gardens, and scientific research

• Attracts pollinators and adds curiosity to forest restoration projects

• Rarely cultivated, making it a unique addition to mushroom collections

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with Stinkhorn Mushroom Phallus impudicus liquid culture. Once colonized, introduce the spawn into leaf litter, wood chips, or buried logs in moist and shaded outdoor environments. Fruiting typically occurs in spring to fall following rainfall or periods of high humidity.

Phallus impudicus Stinkhorn Mushroom liquid culture is perfect for mycologists, educators, and forest gardeners seeking to grow one of nature’s most bizarre and ecologically fascinating fungi. While not cultivated for culinary use, it adds tremendous value in education and biodiversity enhancement.

*international orders will not include needle.

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