Silky Wall-moss Plant Care
Brachythecium salebrosum (Hoffm. ex F.Weber & D.Mohr) Schimp.
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Brachythecium salebrosum is a species of moss in the Brachytheciaceae family. It is widely distributed throughout the world, except for in South-America and in tropical regions.
Every 3–7 days
Low to medium indirect light
50–75°F
50–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Silky Wall-moss?
Water Silky Wall-moss every 3–7 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 50–80% humidity.
What Is the Silky Wall-moss?
Silky Wall-moss (Brachythecium salebrosum) belongs to the Brachytheciaceae family within the Brachythecium genus. Silky Wall-moss is also known as Smooth Wall-moss.
Silky Wall-moss displays a low mat-forming growth habit, reaching up to 0.1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Silky Wall-moss produces small, inconspicuous.
Leaf size: approximately 0.1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Silky Wall-moss?
Brachythecium salebrosum requires watering every 3–7 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 3–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Silky Wall-moss Need?
Silky Wall-moss thrives in low to medium indirect light. The optimal light range is 50–250 lux. Avoid placing Silky Wall-moss 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 Silky Wall-moss Prefer?
Brachythecium salebrosum grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Silky Wall-moss prefers humidity levels of 50–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
50–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Silky Wall-moss?
Moist, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Silky Wall-moss to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Silky Wall-moss?
Can be left undisturbed for several years. 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 Silky Wall-moss?
Silky Wall-moss can be propagated through spores, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to brachythecium mildeanum plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Silky Wall-moss Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Silky Wall-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 Silky Wall-moss?
Silky Wall-moss is susceptible to slugs, snails. 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 Silky Wall-moss Need?
Silky Wall-moss grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Silky Wall-moss as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Silky Wall-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 Brachythecium genus — compare its care with other Brachythecium species on PlantoScan.
Brachythecium is part of the Brachytheciaceae plant family — browse all Brachytheciaceae genera and species.
Silky Wall-moss copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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- Scientific name & taxonomy: Brachythecium salebrosum (Hoffm. ex F.Weber & D.Mohr) Schimp., family Brachytheciaceae (first published in Bryol. Eur. 6: 20 (fasc. 52–54. Monogr. 16.) 1853) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Silky Wall-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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