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product_id: 32665235
title: "Glow in the Dark Mushroom Growing Log Habitat Kit"
brand: "forest organics"
price: "R1953"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Forest Organics"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/32665235-glow-in-the-dark-mushroom-growing-log-habitat-kit
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region: South Africa
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# Glow intensifies with growth 20 bioluminescent plug spawns Featured in Nat. History Museum Glow in the Dark Mushroom Growing Log Habitat Kit

**Brand:** forest organics
**Price:** R1953
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍄 Light up your world with nature’s own glow!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Glow in the Dark Mushroom Growing Log Habitat Kit by forest organics
- **How much does it cost?** R1953 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/32665235-glow-in-the-dark-mushroom-growing-log-habitat-kit)

## Best For

- forest organics enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted forest organics brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Glow Like No Other:** Cultivate real bioluminescent mushrooms that light up your space naturally.
- • **Science Meets Style:** Perfect for educators and hobbyists craving an interactive, living décor piece.
- • **Museum-Approved Magic:** As seen in the American Museum of Natural History’s iconic exhibit.
- • **Effortless Starter Kit:** Includes everything you need—plug spawn, sealing wax, and step-by-step instructions.
- • **Expanded Growth Potential:** Now with 20 plug spawns for denser, more vibrant glowing coverage.

## Overview

The Glow in the Dark Mushroom Growing Log Habitat Kit by Forest Organics lets you cultivate Panellus stipticus mushrooms that naturally emit a visible glow in darkness. Featuring 20 colonized plug spawns, this educational and decorative kit is perfect for hobbyists, educators, and terrarium enthusiasts. Recognized by the American Museum of Natural History, it offers a unique, interactive experience with progressive glow intensity as the fungi grow.

## Description

Discover the natural phenomenon of bioluminescence with the Forest Organics Glow Series Bioluminescent Mushroom Habitat Kit. This living display allows you to cultivate mushrooms that emit a soft natural glow in low-light conditions through a biological process similar to fireflies. Designed for indoor terrariums, tabletops, and educational environments, this habitat kit provides a unique opportunity to observe living fungi as part of a decorative and scientific project. Each kit includes the necessary components and detailed instructions to help you establish your own glowing mushroom habitat. Bioluminescent glow is most visible in complete darkness after light exposure. As with all living organisms, growth and glow intensity may vary depending on environmental conditions such as humidity, airflow, and temperature. Ideal for hobbyists, terrarium enthusiasts, educators, and curious minds interested in natural science and living décor.

Review: Its growing and glowing! - I bought this kit at the end of October (it is now Dec. 10th) and started it within a week, so very late October/very early November. Following the instructions I went out and found a relatively freshly cut piece of hardwood, drilled the holes, inserted the dowels, waxed it over, everything the instructions said to do. I then put the log into a rubbermaid storage container I had laying around along with enough water to keep the wood well moist, closed the lid, and set it aside for over a month. I opened it up last night to check on it, and was pleased to see sheets of white fungus spreading all across the surface of the log, so I turned out all of the lights in the house, let my eyes adjust, and viola, the white sheets were most definitely glowing greenish-white, the same color you associate with those cheap glow in the dark dollar store stickers! Its not going to light up an entire room by any means, but if its dark you can definitely see the glow. Now that its well stated, I've taken it out of the storage container (read that this species likes some fresh air once it's to this stage) and put it in a small walmart aquarium to display it. Soon as it starts growing some actual mushroom caps its going to look awesome. So bottom line, this is indeed the real deal. Follow the directions and be patient, and you'll be rewarded with glow in the dark mushrooms. I can only hope that as my mushrooms grow bigger and stronger, their glow will get brighter as well. Extra Bonus: During my reading I discovered that this species is also known for having glowing roots (well, mycelium, but same thing for the laymen) which grow all through the wood. When full mature, the colony will actually make the wood itself appear to faintly glow as well.
Review: It may be my first time, but I know mold when I see it! - This is my first time trying to grow mushrooms, so I decided to get this kit when I got it and opened it. Everything looked OK except there was green spots that look like mold, and not knowing any better at the time I went ahead and planted them in my substrate and now all I have is mold recommend getting another product or finding someone locally that is already growing them to get a clean sample. Otherwise the experience shopping and getting it shipped out was perfect.

## Features

- ✔ Featured in the American Museum of Natural History’s “Light: Creatures of the Night” exhibit in New York City. Over 100,000 kits sold with a long history of successful use in educational and hobby settings
- ✔ REAL BIOLUMINESCENT FUNGI Includes 20 pack actively colonized Panellus stipticus plug spawn that naturally emits visible glow in dark conditions.
- ✔ EDUCATIONAL & INTERACTIVE PROJECT Perfect for science enthusiasts, terrarium builders, classrooms, and outdoor hobbyists. ✔ NOW INCLUDES 20 PLUGS (UPGRADED KIT) Expanded kit provides more inoculation points for better results and greater coverage.
- ✔ PROGRESSIVE GLOW EFFECT Glow intensity increases as colonization spreads and during fruiting stages
- ✔ COMPLETE STARTER KIT INCLUDED Contains colonized plug spawn and detailed instructions for successful inoculation.
- ✔ REAL BIOLUMINESCENT FUNGI Includes actively colonized Panellus stipticus plug spawn that naturally emits visible glow in dark conditions. Designed by Forest Organics – a pioneer in glow-in-the-dark mushroom cultivation kits

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01KMA6NJE |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Battery Description | No Battery Required |
| Best Sellers Rank | #270,291 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #834 in Plant Growing Lamps |
| Brand Name | Forest Organics |
| Customer Reviews | 3.6 out of 5 stars 107 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | science |
| Included Components | Sealing Wax, Plug Spawn,Instructions,Information Booklet |
| Item Dimensions | 8 x 5.5 x 7 inches |
| Item Type Name | Mushroom Growing Kit |
| Manufacturer | Forest Organics |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AL1000 |
| Model Number | AL1000 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Size | 6-12 inches long, 2-4 inches in diameter |
| Theme | Forest |
| UPC | 701748667356 609788191667 701748667417 793936749654 745780171693 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Images

![Glow in the Dark Mushroom Growing Log Habitat Kit - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81FivCnHWHL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Its growing and glowing!
*by C***E on December 10, 2012*

I bought this kit at the end of October (it is now Dec. 10th) and started it within a week, so very late October/very early November. Following the instructions I went out and found a relatively freshly cut piece of hardwood, drilled the holes, inserted the dowels, waxed it over, everything the instructions said to do. I then put the log into a rubbermaid storage container I had laying around along with enough water to keep the wood well moist, closed the lid, and set it aside for over a month. I opened it up last night to check on it, and was pleased to see sheets of white fungus spreading all across the surface of the log, so I turned out all of the lights in the house, let my eyes adjust, and viola, the white sheets were most definitely glowing greenish-white, the same color you associate with those cheap glow in the dark dollar store stickers! Its not going to light up an entire room by any means, but if its dark you can definitely see the glow. Now that its well stated, I've taken it out of the storage container (read that this species likes some fresh air once it's to this stage) and put it in a small walmart aquarium to display it. Soon as it starts growing some actual mushroom caps its going to look awesome. So bottom line, this is indeed the real deal. Follow the directions and be patient, and you'll be rewarded with glow in the dark mushrooms. I can only hope that as my mushrooms grow bigger and stronger, their glow will get brighter as well. Extra Bonus: During my reading I discovered that this species is also known for having glowing roots (well, mycelium, but same thing for the laymen) which grow all through the wood. When full mature, the colony will actually make the wood itself appear to faintly glow as well.

### ⭐ It may be my first time, but I know mold when I see it!
*by N***D on December 2, 2023*

This is my first time trying to grow mushrooms, so I decided to get this kit when I got it and opened it. Everything looked OK except there was green spots that look like mold, and not knowing any better at the time I went ahead and planted them in my substrate and now all I have is mold recommend getting another product or finding someone locally that is already growing them to get a clean sample. Otherwise the experience shopping and getting it shipped out was perfect.

### ⭐⭐⭐ More to it
*by C***S on January 27, 2013*

FYI: You have to find a hardwood log and drill a bunch of 1" holes into it which is an extra step that is not mentioned in the write-up. Also it takes several months to see results, during which you have to keep the log relatively moist. If i had known all that i would have preplanned to include the drilled log when i gave it as a gift.

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-10-08*