Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Hylocomiaceae

Genus:

Rhytidiadelphus

Species:

Rhytidiadelphus triquetrus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

green

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

pH:

5.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates moderate drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in forest floors and shaded areas