Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Pseudolepicoleaceae

Genus:

Blepharostoma

Species:

Blepharostoma trichophyllum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

Less than 6 in

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded, humid environments