Star-tipped Reindeer Lichen

Cladonia stellaris, Cladoniaceae

Zones

1–6

Layer

Root

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

Ground CoverNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)

Soil pH

4 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Dog LichenPeltigera canina

Nitrogen FixationNutrient Accumulation

Slender Cup LichenCladonia subtenuis

Nitrogen Fixation

Brown Beech MushroomHypsizygus marmoreus

Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Blackening WaxcapHygrocybe conica

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Spiny Iceland MossCetraria aculeata

Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Grey Reindeer LichenCladonia portentosa

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

Thorn LichenCladonia uncialis

Cladonia species compete for the same substrate and light resources in lichen communities

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil BuildingErosion ControlAir Purification

Edible Parts

Thallus

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidTraditional Medicine

Common Questions

What zones does Star-tipped Reindeer Lichen grow in?

Star-tipped Reindeer Lichen grows in USDA hardiness zones 1 through 6.

Is Star-tipped Reindeer Lichen a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Star-tipped Reindeer Lichen is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Star-tipped Reindeer Lichen?

Good companions for Star-tipped Reindeer Lichen include Dog Lichen, Slender Cup Lichen, Brown Beech Mushroom, Blackening Waxcap, Spiny Iceland Moss.

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