Mushroom Plant (Rungia klossii)

Looking for a leafy green that tastes like mushrooms? Mushroom Plant (Rungia klossii), also known as Mushroom Herb or Mushroom Leaf, is a unique edible plant prized for its surprisingly rich mushroom-like flavor. Native to Papua New Guinea, this tropical perennial produces glossy green leaves that can be eaten fresh or cooked, adding savory depth to soups, stir-fries, and egg dishes—without needing actual mushrooms. It’s an excellent choice for gardeners, homesteaders, and adventurous cooks who want to grow something truly different in the garden or in containers.

SHIPPING INFO: Rungia will ship from April to June. The plants will arrive as a 3" plug.

Why Grow Mushroom Plant?

• Mushroom flavor. The leaves have a mild but unmistakable mushroom-like taste, making them a fun and flavorful addition to salads, sautés, omelets, and soups.
• A perennial leafy green. In frost-free areas the plant grows as a long-lived perennial, producing a steady supply of edible leaves throughout the growing season. In colder growing zones, you can bring the plant inside overwinter.
• Great for containers and small gardens. Mushroom plant grows into a compact, bushy plant that does well in raised beds, garden borders, or pots, making it easy to grow even in small spaces.

Growing Information

🌱 Plant Type: Tender perennial leafy herb
🌱 Hardiness Zones: Perennial in zones 9-11, annual in zones 6-8 (or overwinter indoors to prevent the plant from dying back over winter)
🌱 When to Plant: After last frost once soil has warmed
🌱 When to Harvest: Harvest leaves continuously throughout the growing season

Cultivation Tips

• Soil requirements: Prefers rich, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter.
• Sunlight: Grows best in partial shade to full sun, though some afternoon shade can help in hot climates.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. Mushroom plants are originally tropical, and regular watering helps maintain tender leaf growth.
• Harvesting: Harvest by pinching or cutting young leaves and tender stems as needed. Frequent harvesting encourages bushier growth.
• Additional information: Mushroom plant is not frost tolerant, so gardeners in colder climates should grow it as a summer annual or bring plants indoors before frost. It’s an excellent addition to edible landscapes and kitchen gardens where its unusual flavor can be enjoyed fresh from the garden.

Non-GMO Commitment: At The Farm on Central, all our plants are guaranteed non-GMO and not genetically modified in any way, upholding natural breeding methods and promoting sustainable gardening and farming practices.