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 914K 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 114K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Mushrooms, Identification, and Looking For. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Ideas. Product recommendations often mention field guide, laminar hood, and mushroom field guide.

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Established 2009
914K Members

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Yearly: +114K members
Growth: +14.2% / 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: 50K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 10K members
  • Jul: 3K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    27 posts in the past month
    1. ID request: weird hard fungus?
    2. Golden oysters!
    3. I believe I have found chicken of the woods but I could be wrong!!
    #1
    Advice Requests
    ID request: weird hard fungus? · Golden oysters! · I believe I have found chicken of the woods but I could be wrong!!
    27
  • Ideas
    1 post in the past month
    1. Any ideas?
    #2
    Ideas
    Any ideas?
    1
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. I take it this is not a good sign for the tree?
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    I take it this is not a good sign for the tree?
    1

Topics

  • Mushrooms
    45 posts in the past month
    #1
    Mushrooms
    45
  • Identification
    44 posts in the past month
    #2
    Identification
    44
  • Looking For
    42 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For
    42
  • Id
    33 posts in the past month
    #4
    Id
    33
  • Struggling
    16 posts in the past month
    #5
    Struggling
    16

Flair

  • photos
    97 posts in the past month
    1. Found these on a stump in the woods. Hudson Valley NY
    2. Found some bioluminescent fungi in Costa Rica
    3. Arise chicken!
    #1
    photos
    Found these on a stump in the woods. Hudson Valley NY · Found some bioluminescent fungi in Costa Rica · Arise chicken!
    97
  • ID request
    93 posts in the past month
    1. Mowing the lawn; have I found a snack?
    2. These bright orange guys popped up after a few rainy days.
    3. Are these edible golden oysters?
    #2
    ID request
    Mowing the lawn; have I found a snack? · These bright orange guys popped up after a few rainy days. · Are these edible golden oysters?
    93
  • identified
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Wrinkled peach found in central Iowa
    2. Wrinkly Stinkhorn - Franklin, Tn area
    3. Hare’s Foot Inkcap - Coprinopsis lagopus - Powell, Oh
    #3
    identified
    Wrinkled peach found in central Iowa · Wrinkly Stinkhorn - Franklin, Tn area · Hare’s Foot Inkcap - Coprinopsis lagopus - Powell, Oh
    3
  • cultivation
    3 posts in the past month
    1. In less than a week they exploded!
    2. I'm guessing this is still too much sunlight for winecaps to grow?
    3. Outdoor patch cultivation in USDA ZONE 5b/6? (But not stropharia)
    #4
    cultivation
    In less than a week they exploded! · I'm guessing this is still too much sunlight for winecaps to grow? · Outdoor patch cultivation in USDA ZONE 5b/6? (But not stropharia)
    3
  • question
    2 posts in the past month
    1. What’s this?
    2. Is it safe to eat mushroom that is very close to rotting mushroom?
    #5
    question
    What’s this? · Is it safe to eat mushroom that is very close to rotting mushroom?
    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 914K 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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