Platydictya Moss
Platydictya subtilis
- Native to:
- United States
HermannSchachner
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Bryophyta | - Mosses
- Family:
- Hypnaceae
- Genus:
- Platydictya
- Species:
- Platydictya subtilis
- USDA Symbol:
- PLSU5
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Nonvascular
- Height:
- 1 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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