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Slender Cup Lichen

Cladonia subtenuis, Cladoniaceae

Zones
3–9
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

4.5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Grey Reindeer LichenCladonia portentosa
Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant
Star-tipped Reindeer LichenCladonia stellaris
Nitrogen Fixation
Hammered Shield LichenParmelia sulcata
Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Iceland MossCetraria islandica

Ground-dwelling lichens competing for space and light in similar terrestrial habitats

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil BuildingPioneer SpeciesAir Quality IndicatorErosion Control

Medicinal Uses

Respiratory

Common Questions

What zones does Slender Cup Lichen grow in?

Slender Cup Lichen grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

Is Slender Cup Lichen a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Slender Cup Lichen is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Slender Cup Lichen?

Good companions for Slender Cup Lichen include Grey Reindeer Lichen, Star-tipped Reindeer Lichen, Hammered Shield Lichen.

Design guilds with Slender Cup Lichen and see companion relationships visually.

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