Atrichum tenellum Plant Care
Atrichum tenellum (Röhl.) Bruch & Schimp.
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Atrichum tenellum, also known as the slender smoothcap, is a species of moss belonging to the family Polytrichaceae. It is red listed in Iceland as a critically endangered (CR) species.
Low to medium indirect light
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How do you care for Atrichum tenellum?
Atrichum tenellum grows best in low to medium indirect light.
What Is the Atrichum tenellum?
Atrichum tenellum (Atrichum tenellum) belongs to the Polytrichaceae family within the Atrichum genus. Atrichum tenellum is native to two geothermal areas.
Atrichum tenellum displays a low mat-forming growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Atrichum tenellum produces tiny inconspicuous flowers.
What Light Does the Atrichum tenellum Need?
Atrichum tenellum thrives in low to medium indirect light. Avoid placing Atrichum tenellum 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 Atrichum tenellum?
Moist, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Atrichum tenellum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Atrichum tenellum?
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 Atrichum tenellum?
Atrichum tenellum can be propagated through spores. Similar propagation techniques also apply to rough forkmoss plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Atrichum tenellum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Atrichum tenellum, 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 Atrichum tenellum?
Atrichum tenellum 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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Atrichum tenellum 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.
Atrichum tenellum copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Atrichum tenellum (Röhl.) 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 Atrichum tenellum, 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.
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