Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Dicranaceae

Genus:

Campylopus

Species:

Campylopus surinamensis

USDA Symbol:

CASU56

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

3 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

microhabitat for invertebrates

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, acidic, organic-rich soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in tropical rainforest floors

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Mosses reproduce primarily via spores; germination requires consistently moist conditions and appropriate substrate.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI