Dyeball Fungus

Pisolithus arhizus, Sclerodermataceae

Zones

5–10

Layer

Root

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)

Soil pH

4 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Arbuscular MycorrhizaGlomus mosseae

Nutrient Accumulation

Black Sclerotial FungusCenococcum geophilum

Nutrient Accumulation

Clear Vesicular MycorrhizaGlomus claroideum

Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Rosy False TruffleRhizopogon roseolus

Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Common Earth BallScleroderma citrinum

Nutrient AccumulationNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Oregon White TruffleTuber oregonense

Both ectomycorrhizal fungi compete for association with tree roots in forest ecosystems

Dye BallPisolithus tinctorius

Conspecific or closely related dyeball fungi competing for identical ecological niches and hosts

Uses

Functions

Mycorrhizal SymbiosisSoil StabilizationNutrient CyclingRevegetation Support

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Wound Treatment

Common Questions

What zones does Dyeball Fungus grow in?

Dyeball Fungus grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Dyeball Fungus?

Good companions for Dyeball Fungus include Arbuscular Mycorrhiza, Black Sclerotial Fungus, Clear Vesicular Mycorrhiza, Rosy False Truffle, Common Earth Ball.

Design guilds with Dyeball Fungus and see companion relationships visually.

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