Special Web Offer - Get 50% OFF!
Grab Your Deal Now
PlantSnap
Plant Care
Short-stemmed russula
(Russula brevipes)
Also Known As
Short-stemmed russula, Breviped mushroom
About This Plant
Russula brevipes is a species of mushroom in the family Russulaceae. It has a convex to flat cap that is usually bright red in color and a stem that is white and cylindrical. The gills are white and the flesh is brittle and white. It is a mycorrhizal fungus that grows in association with coniferous trees.
Plant Care Instructions
Outdoor Size Range
Cap diameter ranges from 5-15 cm (2-6 inches) and stem height ranges from 3-6 cm (1-2.5 inches).
Light Requirements
Russula brevipes prefers partial shade to full shade.
Humidity Needs
It prefers high humidity levels.
Fertilizing Schedule
It does not require fertilizer.
Pruning Guidelines
No pruning is required.
Common Pests and Diseases
Russula brevipes is not known to be affected by any pests or diseases.
Indoor Size Range
Not suitable for indoor growth.
Watering Schedule
It requires moist soil and regular watering.
Temperature Range
It grows best in cool temperatures ranging from 10-20°C (50-68°F).
Growing Season
Late summer to early fall is the growing season for Russula brevipes.
Growing Difficulty Level
It is considered to be moderately difficult to grow.
USDA Hardiness Zones
It is not applicable for USDA hardiness zone as it is a mushroom.
Did You Know?
Russula brevipes is also known as the "Short-stemmed Russula" due to its relatively short stem compared to other Russula species.
