After all the ‘mushroom of immortality’, as the Lingzhi is also called, has a very unusual appearance. It actually consists of two parts, a tiny limewood trunk bearing several dark brown mushrooms. The mushroom grows naturally on deciduous wood but is extremely rare in the wild. Following long and arduous research it has now become possible to cultivate the Lingzhi as a plant. Initially the mushroom is soft and pale coloured. As it ages and grows larger the soft parts become woody and the colour darkens. It needs very little care, spray a mist of water over the leaves and trunk once a week. The plant prefers a poorly lit spot. The arrangement is no longer light dependent but direct sunlight should be avoided.

In this way the Lingzhi will last for years. Ganoderma lucidum Lingzhi (VBN product code 102107) is sold via FloraHolland.


For more information: see www.lingzhi.nu