Description
Fissidens tumescens (also called 'Tumescent Fissidens', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Fissidentaceae. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It typically grows in wet, shady places, such as in moist forests, and on the banks of streams and rivers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fissidens tumescens has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fissidens tumescens is a small, tufted moss native to South America. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by sowing spores. It can also be grown from cuttings.