Andreaea blyttii Plant Care
Andreaea blyttii Schimp.
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Andreaea blyttii, also commonly known as Blytt's rock moss, is a moss belonging to the family Andreaeaceae, commonly known as rock moss, granite moss, or lantern moss because of this family's unique sporangium. It is part of the genus Andreaea which is known for forming dark brownish or reddish-black carpets in high elevations.
Every 7–14 days
Low to medium indirect light
50–75°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Andreaea blyttii?
Water Andreaea blyttii every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it low to medium indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 60–80% humidity.
What Is the Andreaea blyttii?
Andreaea blyttii (Andreaea blyttii) belongs to the Andreaeaceae family within the Andreaea genus.
Andreaea blyttii displays a low mat-forming growth habit, reaching up to 0.1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Andreaea blyttii produces tiny inconspicuous flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 0.1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Andreaea blyttii?
Andreaea blyttii requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Andreaea blyttii Need?
Andreaea blyttii thrives in low to medium indirect light. The optimal light range is 50–250 lux. Avoid placing Andreaea blyttii in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Low to medium indirect light
50–250 lux
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Andreaea blyttii Prefer?
Andreaea blyttii grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Andreaea blyttii prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Andreaea blyttii?
Sandy, well-draining soil mix with peat moss and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Andreaea blyttii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Andreaea blyttii?
Repot every 3-5 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Andreaea blyttii?
Andreaea blyttii can be propagated through spores, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to andreaea alpina plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Andreaea blyttii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Andreaea blyttii, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Andreaea blyttii?
Andreaea blyttii is susceptible to generally pest-resistant. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Andreaea blyttii Need?
Andreaea blyttii grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Andreaea blyttii as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Andreaea blyttii is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Andreaea genus — compare its care with other Andreaea species on PlantoScan.
Andreaea is part of the Andreaeaceae plant family — browse all Andreaeaceae genera and species.
Andreaea blyttii copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
More Andreaea Species
Other Andreaea species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Andreaea blyttii Schimp., family Andreaeaceae (first published in Bryol. Eur. 6: 155. pl. 635 (fasc. 62–64. Monogr. 25. pl. 13) 1855) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Andreaea blyttii, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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