Lace Lichen

Ramalina menziesii, Ramalinaceae

Zones

7–10

Layer

Root

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Wild Apple of KazakhstanMalus sieversii

Nitrogen Fixation

Bearded LichenUsnea barbata

Beneficial Insect HabitatNitrogen Fixation

Bushy Beard LichenUsnea filipendula

Beneficial Insect HabitatShade Provision

Field Dog LichenPeltigera rufescens

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Cartilage LichenRamalina fraxinea

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

Old Man's Beard LichenUsnea longissima

Epiphytic lichens competing for light and space on the same tree branches and bark surfaces

Golden SpecklebellyPseudocyphellaria crocata

Epiphytic lichens competing for space and light on tree bark in coastal forest environments

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationAir Quality IndicationHabitat ProvisionMoisture Retention

Common Questions

What zones does Lace Lichen grow in?

Lace Lichen grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

Is Lace Lichen a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Lace Lichen?

Good companions for Lace Lichen include Wild Apple of Kazakhstan, Bearded Lichen, Bushy Beard Lichen, Field Dog Lichen.

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