Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Bartramiaceae

Genus:

Bartramia

Species:

Bartramia subulata

USDA Symbol:

BASU6

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

2 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

invertebrates

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

acidic, nutrient-poor, sandy soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in open, exposed habitats

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Mosses reproduce primarily via spores and vegetative fragments; spore germination requires persistent moisture and may take weeks to months.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI