Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Hypnaceae

Genus:

Platydictya

Species:

Platydictya subtilis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

green

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded forest floors