Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Hymeneliaceae

Genus:

Aspicilia

Species:

Aspicilia aquatica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, nutrient-poor, well-drained substrate

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in aquatic or semi-aquatic environments