Rough Forkmoss Plant Care
Atrichum angustatum (Brid.) Bruch & Schimp.
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Atrichum angustatum, commonly known as slender starburst moss, is a species of mosses belonging to the family Polytrichaceae.
Low to medium indirect light
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How do you care for Rough Forkmoss?
Rough Forkmoss grows best in low to medium indirect light.
What Is the Rough Forkmoss?
Rough Forkmoss (Atrichum angustatum) belongs to the Polytrichaceae family within the Atrichum genus. Rough Forkmoss is also known as Pine-needle Bristle-moss.
Rough Forkmoss displays a low mat-forming growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Rough Forkmoss produces tiny inconspicuous flowers.
What Light Does the Rough Forkmoss Need?
Rough Forkmoss thrives in low to medium indirect light. Avoid placing Rough Forkmoss in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Low to medium indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Rough Forkmoss?
Moist, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Rough Forkmoss to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Rough Forkmoss?
Rarely requires repotting. 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 Rough Forkmoss?
Rough Forkmoss can be propagated through spores. Similar propagation techniques also apply to crisp forkmoss plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Rough Forkmoss Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Rough Forkmoss, 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 Rough Forkmoss?
Rough Forkmoss is susceptible to generally pest-free. 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.
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Rough Forkmoss 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 Atrichum genus — compare its care with other Atrichum species on PlantoScan.
Atrichum is part of the Polytrichaceae plant family — browse all Polytrichaceae genera and species.
Rough Forkmoss copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Atrichum angustatum (Brid.) Bruch & Schimp., family Polytrichaceae (first published in Bryol. Eur. 4: 237 (fasc. 21–22 Monogr. 9) 1844) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Rough Forkmoss, 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.
- 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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