Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Splachnaceae

Genus:

Tetraplodon

Species:

Tetraplodon urceolatus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

Less than 6 in

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-poor, acidic, organic-rich soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in peat bogs and acidic wetlands