Cartilage Lichen

Ramalina fraxinea, Ramalinaceae

Zones

3–9

Layer

Root

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

Beneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Low (established)

Soil pH

5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Spring FieldcapAgrocybe praecox

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Necker's Dog LichenPeltigera neckeri

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Dryad's SaddlePolyporus squamosus

Nurse PlantPhysical Support

Wall Rim-lichenLecanora muralis

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Lace LichenRamalina menziesii

Same genus lichens compete for identical bark substrates and light exposure on host trees

Bearded LichenUsnea barbata

Different lichen genera competing for the same epiphytic bark substrate and light resources

Uses

Functions

Air Quality IndicatorNitrogen FixationSoil Building

Medicinal Uses

AntimicrobialWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Cartilage Lichen grow in?

Cartilage Lichen grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Cartilage Lichen?

Good companions for Cartilage Lichen include Spring Fieldcap, Necker's Dog Lichen, Dryad's Saddle, Wall Rim-lichen.

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