Hylocomiaceae
Hylocomium splendens
Hylocomium splendens
Native Plants · Moss · Terrarium · Shade Plant · Woodland · Ground Cover · Hylocomium · Forest Moss · Moisture-Loving · Cool Climate · Bryophyte
Hylocomium splendens, commonly known as glittering wood-moss or stair-step moss, is a forest floor moss that thrives in cool, shaded, and consistently moist conditions. It grows best in indirect or dappled light and requires high humidity, making it suitable for terrariums, shade gardens, or woodland landscapes. Avoid direct sunlight and allow no periods of drought, as it dries out quickly without adequate moisture.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 3 hours
- Watering
- Mist or water lightly to maintain consistent moisture; never allow to dry out completely · Every 3-5 days or as needed to keep consistently moist
- Maintenance
- Low
- Cycle
- Perennial
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Spacing
- 12 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Flowers
- No
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
Sources: trefle
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