Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Bryaceae

Genus:

Leptobryum

Species:

Leptobryum pyriforme

USDA Symbol:

LEPY70

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

2 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in damp, shaded areas

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

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

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI