Lembophyllaceae
Isothecium alopecuroides
Isothecium alopecuroides
Zones 4–9Sun Partial ShadeWater ModerateCare Moderate
Native Plants · Moss · Foxtail Moss · Shade Plant · Ground Cover · Terrarium · Woodland · Bryophyte · Temperate · Moisture Loving
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Currently out of stock everywhereStock updated 9/6/2026
Isothecium alopecuroides, commonly known as fox-tail moss, thrives in cool, humid, shaded environments such as woodland gardens or shaded rock features. Keep the substrate consistently moist and avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the delicate fronds. It is best suited for outdoor use in temperate climates as a ground cover or terrarium accent.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 3 hours
- Watering
- Mist or soak thoroughly and allow moderate drainage; do not let dry out completely · Every 5-7 days or when substrate feels dry
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6–7.5
- Temperature
- -20°F to 90°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
Hardiness
USDA 4a-9b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 6 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
Sources: trefle
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