Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Plagiochilaceae

Genus:

Plagiochila

Species:

Plagiochila diffusa

USDA Symbol:

PLDI5

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded, humid forest environments