How to plant Ganoderma lucidum
Answering netizens' questions on how to plant Ganoderma lucidum and the management techniques and cultivation tips for this plant. Here is a detailed introduction.
Ganoderma lucidum is familiar to everyone, yet also unfamiliar. It is familiar from its portrayal in period dramas, where it is said to cure all diseases. However, most people have never seen the real thing. With the development of society and the advancement of science, scientific experiments have shown that the efficacy of Ganoderma lucidum lies in its spores, which are the seeds. Although Ganoderma lucidum is hyped in dramas as having life-restoring properties, in reality, while it doesn't have the ability to bring the dead back to life, the spores of Ganoderma lucidum can indeed enhance people's immunity, making it deserve the title of "mushroom of immortality." Most people should have learned in middle school biology that spores are invisible, and spore plants belong to the fungi category.
Today, let's talk about the creation of Ganoderma lucidum bonsai and its planting methods. To master the cultivation techniques of Ganoderma lucidum, one must first understand its growth characteristics.
Ganoderma lucidum is an annual fungus. Perhaps when watching TV as a child, you might have heard of the saying of a thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum that can bring the dead back to life. However, in reality, after maturation, Ganoderma lucidum will lignify, which is a physiological death. Although it can be preserved for many years, it is already a dead body. Moreover, mature Ganoderma lucidum will also spray spores, which is a natural selection. Unless artificial intervention is carried out before spraying, the dried Ganoderma lucidum can ensure that the spores are not released and can be preserved for a long time. Due to the lignification characteristic of mature Ganoderma lucidum, and if it is well preserved, small Ganoderma lucidum will sprout from the roots the following year, thus developing into an ornamental bonsai. Currently, it is rare to see directly grown bonsais because the cultivation conditions are too harsh. Most of them are dried after lignification, then selecting good-quality Ganoderma lucidum to transplant into pots. Square pots are better as they contrast with the round shape of Ganoderma lucidum. Pairing it with some small plants or small hanging succulents can create an attractive bonsai.
If you enjoy watching Ganoderma lucidum grow, you can also directly purchase spawn bags (it is not recommended to make them yourself, as it requires a sterile environment; for non-large-scale cultivation, it is best to purchase). Then cover with a damp cloth, spray water on the damp cloth every day, wait for small Ganoderma lucidum to grow, and then proceed with maintenance. Let's talk about the conditions for Ganoderma lucidum growth:
Young Ganoderma lucidum
Ganoderma lucidum is a photophobic fungus that is very sensitive to light. Different stages require different lighting, but before the fungal body appears, it is still in the mycelium growth stage and should not be exposed to light, as it will affect the growth rate of the mycelium. It can be cultivated in complete darkness (i.e., using shading to create a dark environment). Once the Ganoderma lucidum body appears, it must be exposed to light. At 1500-5000 LUX (with 3000 LUX as a reference, a regular 40-watt tube light should be about 0.2 meters away), the Ganoderma lucidum body, stem, and cap grow quickly, robust, and the cap is thick.
Ganoderma lucidum is a thermophilic fungus, able to grow between 15-35°C. It grows more rapidly and has better color between 25-30°C, and the cap and stem are also better. Below 25°C, Ganoderma lucidum grows slowly and has poor color; above 30°C, it is prone to forming tumors. Ganoderma lucidum also requires high humidity and should be frequently sprayed with mist to maintain air humidity. The culture medium should be moist, with a relative humidity of about 75% during the mycelium growth stage, and after the Ganoderma lucidum appears, it should be increased to 90%-95%.
Ganoderma lucidum is also a aerobic fungus that requires frequent ventilation. During the growth stage, Ganoderma lucidum is very sensitive to CO2, which should be less than 0.09% (this can be measured with an air content detector, and ventilation should be carried out promptly if it exceeds 0.09%). When the CO2 content in the air increases to 0.1%, Ganoderma lucidum cannot grow and open the cap normally, forming a deer antler-like deformity.
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