Anomobryum filiforme Plant Care
Anomobryum filiforme (Griff.) A.Jaeger
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Anomobryum julaceum, the slender silver-moss, is a species of bryophyte native to all continents except South America and Antarctica. A.
Every 3–5 days
Indirect light
60–75°F
50–70%
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How do you care for Anomobryum filiforme?
Water Anomobryum filiforme every 3–5 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 50–70% humidity.
What Is the Anomobryum filiforme?
Anomobryum filiforme (Anomobryum filiforme) belongs to the Bryaceae family within the Anomobryum genus. Anomobryum filiforme is native to all continents except South America and Antarctica.
Anomobryum filiforme displays a low rosette, spreading mat growth habit, reaching up to 0.1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Anomobryum filiforme produces tiny, inconspicuous flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 0.2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Anomobryum filiforme?
Anomobryum filiforme requires watering every 3–5 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 3–5 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Anomobryum filiforme Need?
Anomobryum filiforme thrives in indirect light. Avoid placing Anomobryum filiforme in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Anomobryum filiforme Prefer?
Anomobryum filiforme grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Anomobryum filiforme prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Anomobryum filiforme?
Moist, well-draining soil with high organic matter content. Good drainage is essential for Anomobryum filiforme to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Anomobryum filiforme?
Repot every 1-2 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 Anomobryum filiforme?
Anomobryum filiforme can be propagated through spores, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to anomobryum julaceum plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Anomobryum filiforme Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Anomobryum filiforme, 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 Anomobryum filiforme?
Anomobryum filiforme is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, mealybugs. 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 Anomobryum filiforme Need?
Anomobryum filiforme grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Anomobryum filiforme is native to all continents except South America and Antarctica. In cooler regions, grow Anomobryum filiforme as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
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Anomobryum filiforme 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 Anomobryum genus — compare its care with other Anomobryum species on PlantoScan.
Anomobryum is part of the Bryaceae plant family — browse all Bryaceae genera and species.
Anomobryum filiforme thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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- Scientific name & taxonomy: Anomobryum filiforme (Griff.) A.Jaeger, family Bryaceae (first published in Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1873–74: 142 (Gen. Sp. Musc. 1: 604) 1875) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Anomobryum filiforme, 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 13a, 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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