Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Bartramiaceae

Genus:

Philonotis

Species:

Philonotis fontana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

green

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, organic soil

pH:

5.0 - 7.0 (acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in wetland areas