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 Parents with roughly 939K members. It has been around since 2009. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 3rd largest community in the Plants topic page.

Roughly 93K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Identification, Mushrooms, and Id. Product recommendations often mention field guide, laminar hood, and mushroom field guide.

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Established 2009
939K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +93K members
Growth: +11.0% / 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: 75K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 7K members
  • Dec: 5K members
  • Jan: 5K members
  • Feb: 9K members
  • Mar: 7K members
  • Apr: 7K members
  • May: 10K members
  • Jun: 10K members
  • Jul: 6K members
  • Aug: 8K members
  • Sep: 13K members
  • Oct: 339 members

Topics

  • Identification
    48 posts in the past month
    #1
    Identification
    48
  • Mushrooms
    44 posts in the past month
    #2
    Mushrooms
    44
  • Id
    32 posts in the past month
    #3
    Id
    32
  • Struggling
    23 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    23
  • Id'ing
    6 posts in the past month
    #5
    Id'ing
    6

Flair

  • ID request
    48 posts in the past month
    1. CT, USA id
    2. I found this indoors.
    3. ID please! Western MD, USA
    #1
    ID request
    CT, USA id · I found this indoors. · ID please! Western MD, USA
    48
  • photos
    39 posts in the past month
    1. My shaggy mane forest is back!
    2. Cave Fungi from the Hell Hole
    3. Squirrel eating mushroom
    #2
    photos
    My shaggy mane forest is back! · Cave Fungi from the Hell Hole · Squirrel eating mushroom
    39
  • identified
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Maitake success!!!
    2. Dune Stinkhorn
    3. Slime Mold Central New Mexico
    #3
    identified
    Maitake success!!! · Dune Stinkhorn · Slime Mold Central New Mexico
    4
  • question
    4 posts in the past month
    1. WILD MUSHROOM CHECK
    2. Is this a red flag
    3. Beginner looking for mushroom strain and growing guides
    #4
    question
    WILD MUSHROOM CHECK · Is this a red flag · Beginner looking for mushroom strain and growing guides
    4

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 Parents 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 939K 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 Parents.
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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