Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Pterigynandraceae

Genus:

Heterocladium

Species:

Heterocladium dimorphum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in forested, shaded areas