Umbrella Polypore Mushroom Polyporus umbellatus

Umbrella Polypore Mushroom

Polyporus umbellatus

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

Umbrella Polypore Mushroom Polyporus umbellatus Liquid Culture, rare medicinal and ecological mushroom for outdoor cultivation and fungal biodiversity

Polyporus umbellatus, commonly known as the umbrella polypore mushroom, is a rare and highly valued wood-decay fungus that forms large, rosette-like clusters of small, umbrella-shaped caps on a central branching stem. This species is known for its potential medicinal benefits, including immune-modulating and antioxidant properties, and has been used in traditional Eastern medicine for centuries. It grows at the base of hardwood trees, particularly oak and beech, and thrives in shaded, moist forest environments.

With this high-quality liquid mushroom culture, growers and researchers can cultivate Polyporus umbellatus on buried hardwood logs or stumps in outdoor woodland settings. Its unique growth habit, impressive size, and potential health benefits make it an ideal candidate for natural forest gardens, medicinal mushroom installations, and ecological cultivation projects.

Key features:

• Species: Polyporus umbellatus, commonly known as umbrella polypore mushroom

• Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient solution

• Ideal for: Hardwood stumps, buried logs, forest gardens, medicinal mushroom cultivation, mycological research

• Growth habit: Large rosettes of tightly packed, umbrella-shaped caps emerging from a central base

• Habitat: Grows in shaded forests on buried hardwood roots or deadwood

Why grow Polyporus umbellatus:

• Rare medicinal mushroom with historical use in traditional herbal practices

• Unique and beautiful growth form ideal for forest displays and mushroom gardens

• Contributes to forest soil health through wood decomposition

• Valuable for biodiversity projects and outdoor ecological cultivation

• Suitable for advanced growers, mycologists, and medicinal mushroom enthusiasts

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with umbrella polypore mushroom liquid culture. Once colonized, use the grain spawn to inoculate buried hardwood logs, stumps, or large wood chunks. Choose a shaded, moist environment with rich forest soil for best results. Fruiting may take a year or more but can return seasonally once the fungus is well established.

Polyporus umbellatus umbrella polypore mushroom liquid culture is a must-have for forest gardeners, mycology educators, and medicinal mushroom growers. Its rare appearance, potential health benefits, and ecological role make it a valuable addition to any outdoor mushroom cultivation project.

*international orders will not include needle.

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