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King bolete
Boletus edulis
Also known as : Penny bun, Steinpilz
Extremely popular in many cuisines, this edible wild mushroom grows around the world near the roots of forest trees. In some regions, king bolete mushrooms are collected in great enough volumes that their sale can support entire families during the harvest season. King boletes are reported to be high in fiber, vitamins B and C, calcium, potassium, magnesium, zinc, and several antioxidants.
Hardiness Zones
3 to 8
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Attributes of King bolete
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Mushroom
Plant Height
9 inches
Spread
8 inches
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
0 - 32 ℃
Scientific Classification of King bolete
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Boletes and allies
Family
Boletes
Genus
Boletus
Species
King bolete
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Lighting
Partial sun
King bolete has a preference for partial sunshine or dappled light, as it naturally thrives in woodland environments. To promote healthy growth, ensure the plant has access to consistent filtered sunlight throughout the day.
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King bolete
Boletus edulis
Also known as: Penny bun, Steinpilz
Extremely popular in many cuisines, this edible wild mushroom grows around the world near the roots of forest trees. In some regions, king bolete mushrooms are collected in great enough volumes that their sale can support entire families during the harvest season. King boletes are reported to be high in fiber, vitamins B and C, calcium, potassium, magnesium, zinc, and several antioxidants.
Hardiness Zones
3 to 8
Key Facts About King bolete
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Attributes of King bolete
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Mushroom
Plant Height
9 inches
Spread
8 inches
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
0 - 32 ℃
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Scientific Classification of King bolete
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Boletes and allies Family
Boletes Genus
Boletus Species
King bolete 
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Partial sun
Ideal
About 3-6 hours sunlight
Full shade
Tolerance
Less than 3 hours of sunlight
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King bolete has a preference for partial sunshine or dappled light, as it naturally thrives in woodland environments. To promote healthy growth, ensure the plant has access to consistent filtered sunlight throughout the day.
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Tolerable
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Artificial lighting
Indoor plants require adequate lighting for optimal growth. When natural sunlight is insufficient, particularly in winter or in less sunny spaces, artificial lights offer a vital solution, promoting faster, healthier growth.
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Indoor plants require adequate lighting for optimal growth. When natural sunlight is insufficient, particularly in winter or in less sunny spaces, artificial lights offer a vital solution, promoting faster, healthier growth.
1. Choose the right type of artificial light: LED lights are a popular choice for indoor plant lighting because they can be customized to provide the specific wavelengths of light that your plants need.
Full sun plants need 30-50W/sq ft of artificial light, partial sun plants need 20-30W/sq ft, and full shade plants need 10-20W/sq ft.
2. Determine the appropriate distance: Place the light source 12-36 inches above the plant to mimic natural sunlight.
3. Determine the duration: Mimic the length of natural daylight hours for your plant species. most plants need 8-12 hours of light per day.
1. Choose the right type of artificial light: LED lights are a popular choice for indoor plant lighting because they can be customized to provide the specific wavelengths of light that your plants need.
Full sun plants need 30-50W/sq ft of artificial light, partial sun plants need 20-30W/sq ft, and full shade plants need 10-20W/sq ft.
2. Determine the appropriate distance: Place the light source 12-36 inches above the plant to mimic natural sunlight.
3. Determine the duration: Mimic the length of natural daylight hours for your plant species. most plants need 8-12 hours of light per day.
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