Description
Fissidens fasciculatus (also called Clustered Moss, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss species with a creeping habit. It has small, ovate-lanceolate leaves with a serrate margin. It is native to North America and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Fissidens fasciculatus is often used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums, as it provides a natural look and helps to keep the water clean. It can also be used in landscaping to provide ground cover and to help prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fissidens fasciculatus is small and inconspicuous, with tiny yellowish-green petals. The seed is a small, dark-brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fissidens fasciculatus is a small, tufted moss that is commonly found in moist, shady areas. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be done by division or spore sowing. When propagating by division, simply divide the moss into smaller clumps and replant in moist, shady areas. When propagating by spore sowing, collect the spores from the plant and sow them on a moist, shady surface. The moss will then begin to grow and spread.
Where to Find Fissidens fasciculatus
Fissidens fasciculatus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.