r/mycology

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About r/mycology

for the love of fungi :: hunting, foraging, cultivation, images( mycoporn ), research, questions & general discussion

The community at a glance

r/mycology is a Subreddit for Plant Enthusiasts with roughly 909K members. It has been around since 2009. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #4 in the Plants communities list.

Roughly 111K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Mushrooms, Identification, and Id. Product recommendations often mention field guide, laminar hood, and mushroom field guide.

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Established 2009
909K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +111K members
Growth: +14.0% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 6K members
  • 2014: 9K members
  • 2015: 7K members
  • 2016: 10K members
  • 2017: 20K members
  • 2018: 42K members
  • 2019: 75K members
  • 2020: 107K members
  • 2021: 102K members
  • 2023: 263K members
  • 2024: 88K members
  • 2025: 131K members
  • 2026: 45K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 9K members
  • Aug: 31K members
  • Sep: 8K members
  • Oct: 6K members
  • Nov: 7K members
  • Dec: 5K members
  • Jan: 5K members
  • Feb: 9K members
  • Mar: 7K members
  • Apr: 7K members
  • May: 10K members
  • Jun: 7K members

Topics

  • Mushrooms
    224 posts in the past month
    #1
    Mushrooms
    224
  • Identification
    162 posts in the past month
    #2
    Identification
    162
  • Id
    109 posts in the past month
    #3
    Id
    109
  • Mushroom
    89 posts in the past month
    #4
    Mushroom
    89
  • Help
    76 posts in the past month
    #5
    Help
    76

Flair

  • photos
    116 posts in the past month
    1. Sierra Puffball
    2. a story in six pictures 💔
    3. Earth star!
    #1
    photos
    Sierra Puffball · a story in six pictures 💔 · Earth star!
    116
  • ID request
    68 posts in the past month
    1. Huge red mushroom I found! Eastern NSW
    2. Found in a pine forest playing DiscGolf in Georgia. ID?
    3. My grand uncle died in his house and wasn't found for months. Anyway, here's his toilet.
    #2
    ID request
    Huge red mushroom I found! Eastern NSW · Found in a pine forest playing DiscGolf in Georgia. ID? · My grand uncle died in his house and wasn't found for months. Anyway, here's his toilet.
    68
  • question
    9 posts in the past month
    1. came across an absolutely absurd amount and variety of mushrooms today. what would cause such an insane number of mushrooms in one place?
    2. Is this poster I’ve had for years accurate in the slightest?
    3. Found this on a trail walk and it was bigger than my hand. Still not totally sure what it is but I’m thinking some kind of mushroom? Anyone know?
    #3
    question
    came across an absolutely absurd amount and variety of mushrooms today. what would cause such an insane number of mushrooms in one place? · Is this poster I’ve had for years accurate in the slightest? · Found this on a trail walk and it was bigger than my hand. Still not totally sure what it is but I’m thinking some kind of mushroom? Anyone know?
    9
  • cultivation
    4 posts in the past month
    1. My first batch of oyster mushroom
    2. First time mushroom growing
    3. Any advice would help
    #4
    cultivation
    My first batch of oyster mushroom · First time mushroom growing · Any advice would help
    4
  • identified
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Found 8 lbs of Chicken of the Woods [and made Fried Chicken!]
    2. Oyster cuties!
    #5
    identified
    Found 8 lbs of Chicken of the Woods [and made Fried Chicken!] · Oyster cuties!
    2

Product recommendations

  • field guide
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Recommended Field Guide for either Michigan, The Great Lakes Region, or the Midwest US
    2. Im buying a field guide so I can get started on foraging. I’m thinking I’ll get a National Audubon Society field guide, any feedback or other recs?
    3. ID Book/guide request? Just moved to Virginia/NC and want some recs!
    #1
    field guide
    Recommended Field Guide for either Michigan, The Great Lakes Region, or the Midwest US · Im buying a field guide so I can get started on foraging. I’m thinking I’ll get a National Audubon Society field guide, any feedback or other recs? · ID Book/guide request? Just moved to Virginia/NC and want some recs!
    4
  • laminar hood
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best Laminar Hood around $300
    2. Best Laminar Hood around $300
    #2
    laminar hood
    Best Laminar Hood around $300 · Best Laminar Hood around $300
    2
  • mushroom field guide
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best field guide for ID?
    2. Best field guide for UK and Europe mushrooms that organise based on habitat?
    #3
    mushroom field guide
    Best field guide for ID? · Best field guide for UK and Europe mushrooms that organise based on habitat?
    2
  • agar recipe
    2 posts in the past month
    1. What Is The Best Agar Recipe?
    2. Recommended agar recipes and cups without having malt extract
    #4
    agar recipe
    What Is The Best Agar Recipe? · Recommended agar recipes and cups without having malt extract
    2
  • mycelium / spawn
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Can anyone recommend a good mycelium / spawn seller in the UK?
    2. Need recs for spawn before vacation!
    #5
    mycelium / spawn
    Can anyone recommend a good mycelium / spawn seller in the UK? · Need recs for spawn before vacation!
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/mycology for?
Best for Plant Enthusiasts enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/mycology free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/mycology have?
Roughly 909K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/mycology on?
r/mycology runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/mycology cover?
On the Hive Index, r/mycology is organized under Plant Enthusiasts.
How do I join r/mycology?
You can join r/mycology by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Plants communities like?
Communities for plant enthusiasts covering houseplants, outdoor gardening, and specialty collecting. Dedicated forums serve niche communities for carnivorous plant collectors, succulent enthusiasts, and tomato growers, with larger gardening groups active on Facebook and Reddit.
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