Orthotrichaceae
Orthotrichum anomalum
Orthotrichum anomalum
Zones 5–9Sun Partial ShadeWater ModerateCare Low
Native Plants · Moss · Bryophyte · Rock Garden · Shade · Low Maintenance · Terrarium · Ornamental Moss · Perennial
Pet-safeBeginner-friendly
Currently out of stock everywhereStock updated 9/6/2026
Orthotrichum anomalum is a rock-dwelling moss that thrives in shaded to partially shaded spots on stone, walls, or bark. Keep it moderately moist through misting or natural rain, and avoid prolonged direct sun which can dry it out. It requires minimal care and is ideal for terrariums, rock gardens, or shaded outdoor displays.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 3 hours
- Watering
- Mist lightly or allow natural rainfall; avoid waterlogging · Every 7-10 days or as rainfall allows
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6–7.5
- Temperature
- 0°F to 90°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed, Cutting
Hardiness
USDA 5a-9b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 2 ft – 5 ft
- Spread
- 3 ft
- Spacing
- 4 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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