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Glistening Inkcap

Coprinus micaceus, Psathyrellaceae

Zones
4–10
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Brick Top MushroomHypholoma sublateritium
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Shield PinkgillEntoloma clypeatum
Nutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Golden HypomycesHypomyces chrysospermus

Hypomyces species are parasitic fungi that attack and consume other mushroom species

Almond MushroomAgaricus subrufescens

Saprotrophic mushrooms may compete for similar organic matter and decomposing substrates

Uses

Functions

DecompositionNutrient CyclingRapid Organic Matter BreakdownSoil Building

Edible Parts

Young Fruiting Body

Common Questions

What zones does Glistening Inkcap grow in?

Glistening Inkcap grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Glistening Inkcap?

Good companions for Glistening Inkcap include Brick Top Mushroom, Shield Pinkgill.

Design guilds with Glistening Inkcap and see companion relationships visually.

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