Gemmabearing bog-moss Plant Care
Aulacomnium androgynum (Hedw.) Schwägr.
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Aulacomnium androgynum, the bud-headed groovemoss, is a species of moss with a discontinuous circumboreal distribution in Eurasia and North America. It grows on a variety of substrates, normally in moist, bottomland habitats.
Every 3–5 days
Low to medium indirect light
50–75°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Gemmabearing bog-moss?
Water Gemmabearing bog-moss every 3–5 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 Gemmabearing bog-moss?
Gemmabearing bog-moss (Aulacomnium androgynum) belongs to the Aulacomniaceae family within the Aulacomnium genus. Gemmabearing bog-moss is also known as Bog-moss.
Gemmabearing bog-moss displays a low mat-forming growth habit, reaching up to 0.1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Gemmabearing bog-moss produces small, inconspicuous flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 0.1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Gemmabearing bog-moss?
Aulacomnium androgynum 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 Gemmabearing bog-moss Need?
Gemmabearing bog-moss thrives in low to medium indirect light. The optimal light range is 50–200 lux. Avoid placing Gemmabearing bog-moss in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Low to medium indirect light
50–200 lux
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Gemmabearing bog-moss Prefer?
Aulacomnium androgynum grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Gemmabearing bog-moss 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 Gemmabearing bog-moss?
Moist, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Gemmabearing bog-moss to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Gemmabearing bog-moss?
Not applicable, as it grows in its natural habitat. 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 Gemmabearing bog-moss?
Gemmabearing bog-moss can be propagated through spores. Similar propagation techniques also apply to bog tassel-moss plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Gemmabearing bog-moss Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Gemmabearing bog-moss, 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 Gemmabearing bog-moss?
Gemmabearing bog-moss 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Gemmabearing bog-moss Need?
Gemmabearing bog-moss grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Gemmabearing bog-moss as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Gemmabearing bog-moss 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 Aulacomnium genus — compare its care with other Aulacomnium species on PlantoScan.
Aulacomnium is part of the Aulacomniaceae plant family — browse all Aulacomniaceae genera and species.
Gemmabearing bog-moss copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Aulacomnium androgynum (Hedw.) Schwägr., family Aulacomniaceae (first published in Sp. Musc. Frond., Suppl. 3 1(1): 215 1827) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Gemmabearing bog-moss, 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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