Blackening Waxcap

Hygrocybe conica, Hygrophoraceae

Zones

3–8

Layer

Root

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (fruiting)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Headlike CordycepsCordyceps capitata

Pest Deterrent

Golden Spindle CoralClavulinopsis fusiformis

Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Crimson WaxcapHygrocybe punicea

Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Wrinkled CoralClavulina rugosa

Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Star-tipped Reindeer LichenCladonia stellaris

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Dog LichenPeltigera canina

Nitrogen FixationNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

False ChanterelleHygrophoropsis aurantiaca

Both are ground-dwelling fungi with similar habitat preferences competing for soil resources

Uses

Functions

DecompositionNutrient CyclingSoil Building

Edible Parts

Fruiting Body

Common Questions

What zones does Blackening Waxcap grow in?

Blackening Waxcap grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Blackening Waxcap?

Good companions for Blackening Waxcap include Headlike Cordyceps, Golden Spindle Coral, Crimson Waxcap, Wrinkled Coral, Star-tipped Reindeer Lichen.

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