Hericium coralloides, commonly known as the Coral Tooth fungus, is an intriguing and visually striking mushroom characterized by its delicate, cascading spines that resemble coral. This white to cream-colored mushroom is typically found growing on dead or decaying hardwood trees. It is valued not only for its unique appearance but also for its culinary and medicinal properties, making it a sought-after species among foragers and mushroom enthusiasts.

Our Coral Tooth 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.

Coral Tooth Liquid Culture Syringe

Name: Coral Tooth Liquid Culture Syringe
Brand: Mission Myco
SKU: MM-CT-LC-0001-10mL

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Classification:

Kingdom: Fungi

Phylum: Basidiomycota

Class: Agaricomycetes

Order: Russulales

Family: Hericiaceae

Genus: Hericium

Species: H. coralloides

Other Names:

Coral Tooth Fungus

Coral Hericium

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

Incubate Petri dishes at 20-25°C (68-77°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 20-25°C (68-77°F) until fully colonized.
Hericium coralloides thrives on hardwood sawdust or a mixture of hardwood sawdust and bran.

The substrate should be sterilized or pasteurized to prevent contamination and to provide a nutrient-rich environment for the fungus.
The optimal temperature for mycelium growth: 20-25°C (68-77°F)

The optimal temperature for fruiting: 16-21°C (61-70°F)
Maintain high humidity levels of 85-95% during both mycelium growth and fruiting stages.

Mist the substrate regularly to maintain adequate moisture levels.
Hericium coralloides requires indirect light or low light conditions during the fruiting stage to help the mushrooms orient themselves and develop properly.

Light is not necessary for mycelium growth.
Good air circulation is essential to prevent the buildup of CO2 and to provide fresh air, which is critical during the fruiting stage.

Ensure proper ventilation to maintain fresh air exchange.
Colonization of the substrate typically takes 2-4 weeks, depending on environmental conditions.

Fruiting can be expected within 1-2 weeks after the substrate is fully colonized and conditions are adjusted for fruiting.

Total growing time from inoculation to harvest is approximately 6-8 weeks.
The ideal pH range of the substrate for Hericium coralloides is between 5.5 and 6.5, with a slightly acidic 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 Hericium cultivation.