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Grey Reindeer Lichen

Cladonia portentosa, Cladoniaceae

Zones
2–8
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Ground Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)

Soil pH

3.5 – 5.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Slender Cup LichenCladonia subtenuis
Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant
Spiny Iceland MossCetraria aculeata
Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Whisk FernPsilotum nudum

Vascular plant may shade and outcompete slower-growing lichen for light resources

Star-tipped Reindeer LichenCladonia stellaris

Reindeer lichen species compete for light and space, and may produce allelopathic substances

Hammered Shield LichenParmelia sulcata

Different lichen types may compete for optimal light exposure on substrates

Uses

Functions

Soil BuildingNitrogen FixationErosion ControlAir Quality Indication

Medicinal Uses

AntimicrobialWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Grey Reindeer Lichen grow in?

Grey Reindeer Lichen grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Grey Reindeer Lichen?

Good companions for Grey Reindeer Lichen include Slender Cup Lichen, Spiny Iceland Moss.

Design guilds with Grey Reindeer Lichen and see companion relationships visually.

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