Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Pottiaceae

Genus:

Anoectangium

Species:

Anoectangium incurvans

USDA Symbol:

ANIN10

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

2 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

invertebrates, microhabitat

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained rocky soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found on wet rocks or cliffs

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Reproduces primarily via spores; requires moist conditions and appropriate substrate for establishment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI