Waved Goose-neck Moss Plant Care
Calliergonella cuspidata (Hedw.) Loeske
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Calliergonella cuspidata is a species of moss belonging to the family Pylaisiaceae. It is widely distributed around the world.
Low to medium indirect light
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How do you care for Waved Goose-neck Moss?
Waved Goose-neck Moss grows best in low to medium indirect light.
What Is the Waved Goose-neck Moss?
Waved Goose-neck Moss (Calliergonella cuspidata) belongs to the Pylaisiaceae family within the Calliergonella genus. Waved Goose-neck Moss is also known as Cuspidate Goose-neck Moss.
Waved Goose-neck Moss displays a low mat-forming growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Waved Goose-neck Moss produces tiny inconspicuous flowers.
What Light Does the Waved Goose-neck Moss Need?
Waved Goose-neck Moss thrives in low to medium indirect light. Avoid placing Waved Goose-neck Moss 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 Waved Goose-neck Moss?
Moist, acidic soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Waved Goose-neck Moss to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Waved Goose-neck Moss?
Not applicable, grows in soil or water. 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 Waved Goose-neck Moss?
Waved Goose-neck Moss can be propagated through spores.
Is the Waved Goose-neck Moss Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Waved Goose-neck 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 Waved Goose-neck Moss?
Waved Goose-neck 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.
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Waved Goose-neck 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 Calliergonella genus — compare its care with other Calliergonella species on PlantoScan.
Calliergonella is part of the Pylaisiaceae plant family — browse all Pylaisiaceae genera and species.
Waved Goose-neck Moss copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Calliergonella cuspidata (Hedw.) Loeske, family Pylaisiaceae (first published in Hedwigia 50: 248 1911) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Waved Goose-neck 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.
- 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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