Phaeoceros

Phaeoceros is a distinctive hornwort, thriving mainly in moist, shaded environments. Characterized by its thalloid, flat body with a slimy texture, phaeoceros efficiently absorbs nutrients and water directly through its surface. Its unmistakable horn-like spore capsules emerge vertically, facilitating spore dispersal influenced by environmental moisture levels, crucial for its reproductive cycle.

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Genus

Phaeoceros (Phaeoceros)

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Care Guide for Phaeoceros

Propagation: Propagating phaeoceros involves spore sowing, requiring consistent moisture, indirect light, and temperate conditions. Use sterilized peat-sand substrate, maintain high humidity, and keep at 15-20°C (59-68°F) for several weeks to months for germination. Special considerations include spore viability and sterile conditions.

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