Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Dicranaceae

Genus:

Dicranum

Species:

Dicranum fragilifolium

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

green

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

acidic, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in forested areas with high humidity