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Potato Earthball

Scleroderma bovista, Sclerodermataceae

Zones
4–9
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (established)Moderate (fruiting)

Soil pH

4.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Purple-spored PuffballCalvatia cyathiformis
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Marbled Pea TrufflePisolithus marmoratus
Nutrient AccumulationNurse Plant
Wild ApricotDovyalis zeyheri
Nutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Dye BallPisolithus tinctorius

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

Uses

Functions

Mycorrhizal PartnershipSoil BuildingNutrient CyclingForest Health

Common Questions

What zones does Potato Earthball grow in?

Potato Earthball grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Potato Earthball?

Good companions for Potato Earthball include Purple-spored Puffball, Marbled Pea Truffle, Wild Apricot.

Design guilds with Potato Earthball and see companion relationships visually.

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