Common Pincushion
NameCommon Pincushion
Species NameDicranum scoparium
Common NameCommon Pincushion
Bonsai Styleforest
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenatural substrate
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage Typemossy / bryophyte
Height (cm)3
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesDense mat of vibrant green foliage, numerous upright sporophytes with reddish-brown capsules.
Description
This specimen is a vibrant green clump of Common Pincushion moss, not a traditional bonsai tree. It features numerous slender sporophytes topped with reddish-brown capsules, characteristic of its reproductive stage. This bryophyte is often used as ground cover in bonsai displays.
