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Thorn Lichen

Cladonia uncialis, Cladoniaceae

Zones
1–7
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

Small-spored DyeballPisolithus microcarpus
Beneficial Insect Habitat
Kristinsson's Dog LichenPeltigera kristinssonii
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Witch's ButterTremella mesenterica
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Star-tipped Reindeer LichenCladonia stellaris

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

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil BuildingErosion ControlPioneer Species Establishment

Common Questions

What zones does Thorn Lichen grow in?

Thorn Lichen grows in USDA hardiness zones 1 through 7.

Is Thorn Lichen a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Thorn Lichen?

Good companions for Thorn Lichen include Small-spored Dyeball, Kristinsson's Dog Lichen, Witch's Butter.

Design guilds with Thorn Lichen and see companion relationships visually.

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