Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Hypnaceae

Genus:

Hypnum

Species:

Hypnum mammillatum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

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:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in forested areas on decaying wood