Sendtner's Molendoa Moss

Molendoa sendtneriana

Taxonomy

Division:
Bryophyta | - Mosses
Family:
Pottiaceae
Genus:
Molendoa
Species:
Molendoa sendtneriana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Nonvascular
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may
Bloom Colors:
green

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
commonly found on limestone or sandstone outcrops