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Pebbled Pixie Cup

Cladonia pyxidata, Cladoniaceae

Zones
2–8
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Ground Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)

Soil pH

4.5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Field Dog LichenPeltigera rufescens
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Black Foam LichenCetraria nigricans
Nurse PlantWind Protection
Finger LichenPeltigera didactyla
Wind ProtectionNitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

Necker's Dog LichenPeltigera neckeri

Different lichen types competing for soil surface space and light in similar habitats

Uses

Functions

Pioneer ColonizationSoil BuildingErosion Control

Medicinal Uses

Respiratory Support

Common Questions

What zones does Pebbled Pixie Cup grow in?

Pebbled Pixie Cup grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Pebbled Pixie Cup?

Good companions for Pebbled Pixie Cup include Field Dog Lichen, Black Foam Lichen, Finger Lichen.

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