Dark, because in the dark soil is more fresh and humid.
Wet or dry?
Neither, they need at least 70% of humidity.
On top of soil or underground?
Underground, because the light hurts them. Also because it is fresh in the soil.
Alkaline or acid soil?
Alkaline, because it is a soil with a lot of minerals.
Hot or cold?
Neither, it should be warm.
Benjamín Calace, Martín Bonino, Valentín Sabor Tomasini.