Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Mniaceae

Genus:

Leucolepis

Species:

Leucolepis acanthoneuron

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, rich organic soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded, forested environments