Orthotrichaceae
Ulota crispa
Ulota crispa
Zones 5–10Sun Partial ShadeWater HighCare High
Native Plants · Moss · Bryophyte · Epiphytic · Terrarium · Vivarium · Humidity Loving · Shade Plant · Woodland Moss · Specialist · Temperate
Pet-safe
Currently out of stock everywhereStock updated 9/6/2026
Ulota crispa is a cushion-forming moss that grows epiphytically on tree bark and rock surfaces in humid, temperate woodlands. It requires consistently high moisture and indirect light, making it challenging to maintain outside its native habitat. This specialist plant is best suited to terrarium or vivarium settings where humidity can be carefully controlled.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 3 hours
- Watering
- Mist regularly to maintain high humidity; substrate should stay evenly moist · Every 3-5 days
- Maintenance
- High
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6–7
- Temperature
- -20°F to 85°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed, Cutting
Hardiness
USDA 5a-10b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 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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