Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Pottiaceae

Genus:

Aloina

Species:

Aloina hamulus

USDA Symbol:

ALHA5

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

1 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun,Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

commonly found in arid or semi-arid regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Notes:

Mosses reproduce primarily via spores released from capsules; germination timing and conditions are poorly documented for most moss species.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI