Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Buxbaumiaceae

Genus:

Buxbaumia

Species:

Buxbaumia piperi

USDA Symbol:

BUPI

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

1 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

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:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in decaying wood or humus-rich areas