The moss is known as Brachymenium exile, commonly found throughout Japan. It's often seen in both urban and rural areas, particularly on concrete surfaces or in the cracks between them. The moss forms plump colonies that resemble rice cakes, with small leaves that have a transparent quality when observed closely.
Brachymenium exile is resistant to dry conditions and can grow in direct sunlight. When it dries out, the leaves draw closer to the stem to prevent water loss. This moss is often mistaken for Bryum argenteum, another common moss, but they can be distinguished by their differences.
In terms of care, while Brachymenium exile is drought-resistant, it displays a beautiful velvety green when well-watered, so it's recommended to water it generously with a spray bottle every day. It's more accurate to say that this moss is not fond of high humidity rather than it's resistant to dryness. If you're growing Brachymenium exile indoors, avoid using a sealed container and instead use a container with a large opening, placing it in a well-ventilated and sunny location.
As for propagation, Brachymenium exile grows faster compared to other mosses. It propagates well through spore dispersion. You can spread the spores on a mix of fine akadama soil and river sand in a seedling tray, cover it with kitchen paper, and then water it generously with a spray bottle. Afterward, keep watering whenever the kitchen paper starts to dry out. If all goes well, you should start to see sprouts in about a month, at which point you can remove the kitchen paper and continue to water so that it doesn't dry out.
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