Lyell's Bristle-moss
NameLyell's Bristle-moss
Species NameOrthotrichum lyellii
Common NameLyell's Bristle-moss
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenatural substrate (tree branch)
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage Typespiky bryophyte leaves
Height (cm)2
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Notable FeaturesVibrant green color, dense radial growth, delicate spiky foliage, growing epiphytically on a tree branch.
Description
This specimen of Lyell's Bristle-moss displays vibrant green foliage with reddish-brown bases, growing in a dense, radial clump on a moist tree branch. Its delicate, spiky leaves are characteristic of the species, thriving in a humid, epiphytic environment. While not a traditional bonsai, its growth habit is interpreted as an informal upright form for its individual moss stems.
