Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Splachnaceae

Genus:

Splachnum

Species:

Splachnum sphaericum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

brown, green

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-rich, moist, organic soil

pH:

4.0 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in boggy, peaty areas