Bartramiaceae
Philonotis uncinata
Philonotis uncinata
Flowering Plants · Moss · Bryophyte · Aquatic · Terrarium · Vivarium · Semi-Aquatic · Humidity · Shade Plant · Specialist · Bartramiaceae
Philonotis uncinata is a specialist aquatic or semi-aquatic moss best suited to terrarium, vivarium, or boggy outdoor settings where consistent moisture can be maintained. It requires indirect light and high ambient humidity to remain healthy and vibrant. This plant is not a typical nursery offering and is primarily of interest to moss enthusiasts, bryophyte collectors, and vivarium hobbyists.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 3 hours
- Watering
- Mist or water generously to maintain constant moisture in substrate · Every 2-3 days or as needed to keep consistently moist
- Maintenance
- High
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 5–7.5
- Temperature
- -25°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Cutting
Hardiness
USDA 4b-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 4 ft
- Spread
- 4 ft
- Spacing
- 6 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Yes
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
Sources: trefle
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