Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Neckeraceae

Genus:

Neckeropsis

Species:

Neckeropsis disticha

USDA Symbol:

NEDI2

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

5 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained organic-rich substrate

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in tropical forest environments