Description
Fissidens blechnoides (also called Blechnoid Fissidens, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with a wide distribution. It is found in temperate and tropical regions, growing in moist, shady places such as woods, grasslands, and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Fissidens blechnoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to create green roofs and walls, as it is a low-maintenance plant that requires little water and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fissidens blechnoides has small, yellow-green flowers with a single perianth. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have a single, long and narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fissidens blechnoides is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or by spores. It is best grown in moist, acidic soils in partial to full shade. It is best to keep the soil moist and to avoid over-watering. The plant can be divided in spring or early summer. Spores can be collected in the summer and sown in moist, sterile soil.