Didymodon insulanus
Didymodon insulanus
Didymodon insulanus is a small perennial moss best suited for outdoor rock gardens, moist walls, or naturalistic terrarium settings with consistent humidity. It thrives in partial shade with reliably moist conditions and does not tolerate drying out. This is a specialist plant rarely sold commercially and best suited for moss enthusiasts or botanical collectors.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
2″
Watering Schedule
Every 3-5 Days Or As Needed To Keep Substrate Moist • Mist Or Water Lightly To Maintain Consistent Moisture Without Waterlogging
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
0° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Cutting
Sources
Data: trefle
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.