| Common Name | Reishi Mushroom |
| Family | Ganodermataceae |
| Genus | Ganoderma |
| Species | Lucidum |
| Origin | East Asia |
| Blooming | Produces spores/pores, no flowers |
| Leaf Color | Reddish-brown cap |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Indoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Sterile hardwood sawdust blocks or logs; high organic matter substrate
Maintain high humidity (80%+), mist substrate frequently, do not water like soil plants
Low light required for fruiting induction, avoid direct sun which dries mycelium
Nutrients supplied via wood substrate, no additional fertilizer needed
Harvest fruiting bodies when caps expand fully before spore release
These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.