Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Plagiochilaceae

Genus:

Plagiochila

Species:

Plagiochila hypnoides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil

pH:

5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in shaded forest areas