Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Ptychomitriaceae

Genus:

Ptychomitrium

Species:

Ptychomitrium gardneri

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

typically found on rocky substrates in natural habitats