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Star Earthball

Scleroderma polyrhizum, Sclerodermataceae

Zones
6–10
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Reflexed sedgeCarex retroflexa
Nutrient AccumulationNurse Plant
Dwarf Golden BambooPleioblastus viridistriatus
Nutrient AccumulationNitrogen Fixation
Rough-leaved Rice GrassOryzopsis asperifolia
Nutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Granulated BoleteSuillus granulatus

Different ectomycorrhizal fungi may compete for root colonization sites on the same host trees

Uses

Functions

Mycorrhizal AssociationSoil BuildingNutrient CyclingHardwood Symbiosis

Common Questions

What zones does Star Earthball grow in?

Star Earthball grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Star Earthball?

Good companions for Star Earthball include Reflexed sedge, Dwarf Golden Bamboo, Rough-leaved Rice Grass.

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