Witch's Butter

Tremella mesenterica, Tremellaceae

Zones

3–9

Layer

Root

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Shade (preferred)

Water

High (fruiting)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Tripe FungusAuricularia mesenterica

Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Thorn LichenCladonia uncialis

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Whisk FernPsilotum nudum

Beneficial Insect HabitatPhysical Support

Jelly ToothPseudohydnum gelatinosum

Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Wrinkled CoralClavulina rugosa

Nutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Hawkes CordycepsCordyceps (Fr.) Link

Parasitic and saprotrophic fungi with different strategies potentially interfering with each other's growth

Uses

Functions

DecompositionNutrient CyclingSoil BuildingMedicinal

Edible Parts

Fruiting Body

Medicinal Uses

Immune SupportSkin Moisturizing

Common Questions

What zones does Witch's Butter grow in?

Witch's Butter grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Witch's Butter?

Good companions for Witch's Butter include Tripe Fungus, Thorn Lichen, Whisk Fern, Jelly Tooth, Wrinkled Coral.

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