Can green roofs use moss and lichen?

We maintain that our study demonstrates a potential use of lichens in the green roof context, but more research is necessary to determine whether transplanting can result in viable populations on roofs, and ex situ propagation methods should be explored so that incorporation of Cladionia spp. read more

Green roofs can use moss and lichen. Any type of life can be used on an earth roof in the climate and microclimates support it. I do not prefer any type of earth roof which need additional water to sustain. Water is very valuable and the best design for an earth roof needs to extra water. read more

Moss itself is a plant, while lichen conisist of a fungus and a photosyntheizing plant living together. When leaves and other material collect on your roof, a perfect bed is formed for moss and lichens to grow. read more

A more common type of growth on roofs is, of course, moss. Moss is darker green, much thicker, holds more water, and also grips into the surface of the shingles. The third most common type of growth on a roof is algae. It doesn't have the thick growth like moss and lichen and it looks like stains on a roof, usually in streaks of black or sometimes green. read more