Calliergon richardsonii Plant Care
Calliergon richardsonii (Mitt.) Kindb.
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Calliergon richardsonii, Richardson's calliergon moss, is a species of moss belonging to the family Amblystegiaceae.
Low to medium indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Calliergon richardsonii?
Calliergon richardsonii grows best in low to medium indirect light.
What Is the Calliergon richardsonii?
Calliergon richardsonii (Calliergon richardsonii) belongs to the Calliergonaceae family within the Calliergon genus.
Calliergon richardsonii displays a low mat-forming ground cover growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Calliergon richardsonii produces small, inconspicuous flowers.
What Light Does the Calliergon richardsonii Need?
Calliergon richardsonii thrives in low to medium indirect light. Avoid placing Calliergon richardsonii 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 Calliergon richardsonii?
Sphagnum peat moss with perlite for moisture retention and aeration. Good drainage is essential for Calliergon richardsonii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Calliergon richardsonii?
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 Calliergon richardsonii?
Calliergon richardsonii can be propagated through spores, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to heartleaf cool-moss plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Calliergon richardsonii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Calliergon richardsonii, 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 Calliergon richardsonii?
Calliergon richardsonii is susceptible to slugs, snails, aphids. 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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Calliergon richardsonii 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 Calliergon genus — compare its care with other Calliergon species on PlantoScan.
Calliergon is part of the Calliergonaceae plant family — browse all Calliergonaceae genera and species.
Calliergon richardsonii copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Calliergon richardsonii (Mitt.) Kindb., family Calliergonaceae (first published in Eur. N. Amer. Bryin. 1: 80 1897) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Calliergon richardsonii, 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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