Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Andreaeobryaceae

Genus:

Andreaeobryum

Species:

Andreaeobryum macrosporum

USDA Symbol:

ANMA18

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

3 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained rocky soil

pH:

5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to rocky alpine environments

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Mosses reproduce primarily via spores which require sustained moisture and suitable substrate for germination and establishment. Sexual reproduction and spore production are irregular.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI