Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Bryaceae

Genus:

Brachymenium

Species:

Brachymenium speciosum

USDA Symbol:

BRSP7

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

3 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to humid, forested regions

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Reproduces via spores; spore germination requires moist, shaded conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI