Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Pottiaceae

Genus:

Bryoerythrophyllum

Species:

Bryoerythrophyllum inaequalifolium

USDA Symbol:

BRIN10

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

2 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

invertebrate microhabitat

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

thrives in exposed, rocky habitats

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Mosses reproduce primarily via spores and vegetative fragmentation; spore germination requires moist conditions but timing varies widely.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI