Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Splachnaceae

Genus:

Tetraplodon

Species:

Tetraplodon paradoxus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-rich, acidic, well-drained soil

pH:

5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in decomposing organic matter