Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Dicranaceae

Genus:

Dicranoweisia

Species:

Dicranoweisia cirrata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

poor, sandy, well-drained soil

pH:

4.0 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

commonly found on rocky or sandy substrates