Orthotrichaceae
Orthotrichum affine
Orthotrichum affine
Zones 4–9Sun Partial ShadeWater ModerateCare Moderate
Native Plants · Moss · Epiphytic · Terrarium · Shade · Cool-Climate · Bryophyte · Ground-Cover · Humidity · Rock-Garden · Perennial
Pet-safe
Currently out of stock everywhereStock updated 9/6/2026
Orthotrichum affine is a small epiphytic moss that thrives on bark and rock surfaces in cool, humid, partially shaded environments. Keep it consistently moist by regular misting and avoid prolonged drying out. It is best suited for outdoor terrariums, rock gardens, or naturalistic moss gardens in temperate climates.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 3 hours
- Watering
- Mist lightly to keep consistently moist but not waterlogged · Every 5-7 days or as needed to maintain moisture
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil pH
- 6–7.5
- Temperature
- -30°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 4a-9b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Spacing
- 2 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Flowers
- No
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
Sources: trefle
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