Mniaceae
Pohlia nutans
Pohlia nutans
Native Plants · Moss · Bryophyte · Terrarium · Vivarium · Moist Habitat · Shade Plant · Cool Climate · Pohlia · Mniaceae · Groundcover
Pohlia nutans is a common moss found on acidic, nutrient-poor substrates such as peat, rotting wood, and disturbed soils in cool, moist environments. It requires consistently high humidity and indirect light, making it suitable for terrarium or vivarium setups where moisture can be carefully controlled. Avoid direct sun and allow it to dry only very briefly, if at all, as it has limited drought tolerance.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 2 hours
- Watering
- Mist or water gently to keep the substrate consistently moist but not flooded · Every 3-5 days or as needed to maintain constant moisture
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil pH
- 6–7.5
- Temperature
- -30°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 4a-9b
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, usda
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