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Dye Ball

Pisolithus tinctorius, Sclerodermataceae

Zones
5–10
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (fruiting)

Soil pH

4.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Antagonistic Plants

Potato EarthballScleroderma bovista

Both earthball fungi compete for ectomycorrhizal associations with the same tree hosts

Dyeball FungusPisolithus arhizus

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

Uses

Functions

Mycorrhizal SymbiosisNutrient CyclingSoil BuildingTree EstablishmentErosion Control

Common Questions

What zones does Dye Ball grow in?

Dye Ball grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 10.

Is Dye Ball a nitrogen fixer?

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

Design guilds with Dye Ball and see companion relationships visually.

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