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[Homicidalheathen]

http://current.com/items/89601124/mushroom...in_the_dark.htm

[jynxxxedangel]

Have you ever seen foxfire (Panellus stipticus)? It's a glowing fungus native to Michigan, usually found in decaying logs. I've been trying to culture it in captivity with spores from up north for about ten years, now-- with no luck. :( It's been one of my ongoing amateur science experiments. I want to use it to dress up my orchid growing medium in an interesting way.

Foxfire

[Homicidalheathen]

Have you ever seen foxfire? It's a glowing fungus native to Michigan, usually found in decaying logs. I've been trying to culture it in captivity with spores from up north for about ten years, now-- with no luck. :( It's been one of my ongoing amateur science experiments.

Wha-?

How can this be when I have stumbled in the dark, in many a local forest at EVERYTIME OF THE YEAR...?

And never seen it???

[taysteewonderbunny]

Very pretty. I hope to see one day. If I do, I'll see if I can't get a sample for you, Jynxxed. (Provided I don't get my butt kicked by DNR.)

[jynxxxedangel]

You probably wouldn't ever notice it, unless you're the token wood chopper of the camp.

It's usually on the inside of rotting poplar logs, I've noticed. The bioluminescence doesn't last long after its disturbed from its habitat. I need to be more careful about temperature and humidity next time I take a specimen, I think.

P.S. I just found some useful info-- the specimen/growing medium should be kept at 77 degrees Fahrenheit, and quite moist. Now I know!!!!

[Homicidalheathen]

post pics when and if it takes off, will ya?

anyone know the magickal properties of foxfire?