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Stone Fungus

Polyporus tuberaster, Polyporaceae

Zones
6–10
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Beneficial Insect HabitatMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (fruiting)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Nemec's Cauliflower FungusSparassis nemecii
Nutrient Accumulation
Bulbous Honey MushroomArmillaria gallica
Nutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Hairy BracketTrametes pubescens

Wood decay fungi competing for identical dead wood substrates with potential chemical inhibition

Uses

Functions

DecompositionNutrient CyclingSoil BuildingSclerotium Formation

Edible Parts

SclerotiumYoung Fruiting Body

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Digestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Stone Fungus grow in?

Stone Fungus grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Stone Fungus?

Good companions for Stone Fungus include Nemec's Cauliflower Fungus, Bulbous Honey Mushroom.

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