Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Aulacomniaceae

Genus:

Aulacomnium

Species:

Aulacomnium heterostichum

USDA Symbol:

AUHE

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

5 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in bogs and wet forests

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Reproduces primarily via spores; requires moist, shaded conditions for establishment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI