Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Meteoriaceae

Genus:

Zelometeorium

Species:

Zelometeorium patulum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

thrives in forested, shaded environments