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Pleurocarpous Moss, hypnum moss in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Hypnum cupressiforme

 

Pleurocarpous Moss, hypnum moss

Hypnum cupressiforme is found in all continents except Antarctica. It typically grows on tree trunks, logs, walls, rocks and other surfaces. It prefers acidic environments and is fairly tolerant of pollution. It was formerly used as a filling for pillows and mattresses. It is a small to medium-sized moss about 2-10 cm long. Perfect for bog gardens or moist, shady rock gardens.

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plant Features
  • Pleurocarpous Moss, hypnum moss likes partial shade

    Partial shade

  • Pleurocarpous Moss, hypnum moss likes very little water

    Very little water

  • Pleurocarpous Moss, hypnum moss is frost hardy: 23f (-5°c)

    Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)

  • Pleurocarpous Moss, hypnum moss likes moist and rich

    Moist and rich

 
plant information

Common name

Pleurocarpous Moss, hypnum moss

Latin name

Hypnum cupressiforme

type

Perennial

family

Hypnaceae

ph

5.0 - 6.5 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Pleurocarpous Moss, hypnum moss likes partial shade

    Partial shade

  • Frost

    Pleurocarpous Moss, hypnum moss is frost hardy: 23f (-5°c)

    Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)

  • Soil

    Pleurocarpous Moss, hypnum moss likes moist and rich

    Moist and rich

  • Water

    Pleurocarpous Moss, hypnum moss likes very little water

    Very little water

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full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Pleurocarpous Moss, hypnum moss is 0.10meters x 0.01meters 0.10 M 0.01 M

Hypnum cupressiforme

Hypnum cupressiforme is found in all continents except Antarctica. It typically grows on tree trunks, logs, walls, rocks and other surfaces. It prefers acidic environments and is fairly tolerant of pollution. It was formerly used as a filling for pillows and mattresses. It is a small to medium-sized moss about 2-10 cm long. Perfect for bog gardens or moist, shady rock gardens.


Planting

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Plant divisions in partial shade, in moist soil enriched with peat. Place the small clumps on the prepared soil, and press each clump firmly so it makes contact with the soil. Keep the moss moist until new growth indicates the plant has rooted.

 
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