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Common Earth Ball

Scleroderma citrinum, Sclerodermataceae

Zones
4–9
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Dynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)

Soil pH

4.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Dyeball FungusPisolithus arhizus
Nutrient AccumulationNurse Plant
Western Destroying AngelAmanita ocreata
Nutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Marbled Pea TrufflePisolithus marmoratus

Both are ectomycorrhizal fungi that compete for partnerships with the same host tree species

Desert Stalked PuffballPhellorinia herculeana

Both are gasteroid fungi that may compete for similar soil niches

Uses

Functions

Mycorrhizal PartnershipSoil BuildingNutrient Cycling

Common Questions

What zones does Common Earth Ball grow in?

Common Earth Ball grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Common Earth Ball?

Good companions for Common Earth Ball include Dyeball Fungus, Western Destroying Angel.

Design guilds with Common Earth Ball and see companion relationships visually.

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