Hypholoma lateritium, commonly known as the Brick Cap Mushroom, is a saprophytic fungus that grows on decaying wood, particularly hardwood logs and stumps. It is named for its brick-red cap color and is known for its clustered growth. Although not commonly consumed due to its bitter taste, it is admired for its ecological role in decomposing dead wood and recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

Our Brick Cap Liquid Culture Syringe contains a pure, carefully isolated sample of mycelium nurtured and expanded in our sterile laboratory. This 10 mL/cc syringe is ideal for inoculating substrates with precision and ensuring rapid colonization. Each syringe is guaranteed to be contaminant-free, ensuring a high success rate for your cultivation projects. We offer a free replacement if needed.

Brick Cap Liquid Culture Syringe

Name: Brick Cap Liquid Culture Syringe
Brand: Mission Myco
SKU: MM-BC-LC-0001-10mL

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Classification:

Kingdom: Fungi

Phylum: Basidiomycota

Class: Agaricomycetes

Order: Agaricales

Family: Strophariaceae

Genus: Hypholoma

Species: H. lateritium

Other Names:

Brick Cap Mushroom

Brick Top

Cinnamon Cap
Use potato dextrose agar (PDA) or malt extract agar (MEA) for initial culturing of the mycelium.

Incubate Petri dishes at 24-27°C (75-80°F) in a dark environment until fully colonized.
Grain spawn (oats, rye, millet, or sorghum) is recommended for inoculating the bulk substrate.

Sterilize the grains and inoculate with the colonized agar from the Petri dishes.

Incubate the grain spawn at 24-27°C (75-80°F) until fully colonized.
Hypholoma lateritium thrives on hardwood substrates such as logs, stumps, and wood chips.

Ensure the wood substrate is well-moistened and free of contaminants.
Optimal temperature for mycelium growth: 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Optimal temperature for fruiting: 10-15°C (50-59°F)
Maintain high humidity levels of 85-95% during both mycelium growth and fruiting stages.

Mist the substrate regularly to maintain adequate moisture levels.
Hypholoma lateritium requires light to form fruiting bodies. Indirect sunlight or low-intensity artificial lighting is sufficient.

Ensure a light cycle of 12 hours light and 12 hours darkness to stimulate fruiting.
Proper air exchange is necessary to provide fresh air and to prevent the buildup of carbon dioxide, which can inhibit the growth of the fungus.

Good ventilation helps in maintaining appropriate humidity and temperature conditions.
Colonization of the substrate typically takes 4-6 weeks, depending on environmental conditions.

Fruiting can be expected within 2-3 weeks after the substrate is fully colonized and conditions are adjusted for fruiting.

Total growing time from inoculation to harvest is approximately 8-10 weeks.
The ideal pH range for cultivating Hypholoma lateritium is between 5.5 and 7.0, with a slightly acidic to neutral environment being most conducive to growth. Maintaining this pH range helps optimize the conditions for the mycelium to thrive and produce fruiting bodies efficiently. Adjusting the pH of your substrate according to these guidelines can significantly impact the success of your Brick Cap cultivation.