Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Hypnaceae

Genus:

Callicladium

Species:

Callicladium haldanianum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

green

Native Range

United States: Connecticut, New Jersey, New York

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, nutrient-rich soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in forested areas with high organic matter