PatternBaseBulbous Honey Mushroom
Armillaria gallica, Physalacriaceae
Zones
3–9
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
Beneficial Insect HabitatMulch Maker
Growing Conditions
Sun
Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (preferred)
Water
Moderate (established)High (fruiting)
Soil pH
4 – 7.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Luminous Hen-of-the-WoodsGrifola lucens
Both are aggressive wood decay fungi that compete for the same host trees and may inhibit each other
Short-stalked CauliflowerSparassis brevipesBoth fungi target tree roots and base areas, competing for the same host tree resources
Orange DeceiverLaccaria proximaArmillaria's aggressive root colonization and chemical production inhibits Laccaria establishment in temperate hardwood forests
Uses
Functions
DecompositionNutrient CyclingSoil BuildingWood Decay
Edible Parts
Young Mushroom Caps
Common Questions
What zones does Bulbous Honey Mushroom grow in?
Bulbous Honey Mushroom grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.
What are good companion plants for Bulbous Honey Mushroom?
Good companions for Bulbous Honey Mushroom include Stone Fungus.
Design guilds with Bulbous Honey Mushroom and see companion relationships visually.
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