Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Lobariaceae

Genus:

Pseudocyphellaria

Species:

Pseudocyphellaria crocata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

orange, yellow

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, organic soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found on bark and mossy substrates