Calomnion milleri Plant Care
Calomnion milleri Vitt
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Calomnion milleri is a species of moss known only from Lord Howe Island in the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand. It grows on the aerial adventitious roots of tree-ferns at elevations of 450–875 m.
Low to medium indirect light
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How do you care for Calomnion milleri?
Calomnion milleri grows best in low to medium indirect light.
What Is the Calomnion milleri?
Calomnion milleri (Calomnion milleri) belongs to the Rhizogoniaceae family within the Calomnion genus.
Calomnion milleri displays a low rosette, spreading mat growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Calomnion milleri produces tiny, inconspicuous flowers.
What Light Does the Calomnion milleri Need?
Calomnion milleri thrives in low to medium indirect light. Avoid placing Calomnion milleri 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 Calomnion milleri?
Moist, well-draining peat moss mix with perlite. Good drainage is essential for Calomnion milleri to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Calomnion milleri?
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 Calomnion milleri?
Calomnion milleri can be propagated through spores, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to flat-leaved grimmia plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Calomnion milleri Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Calomnion milleri, 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.
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What Pests and Diseases Affect the Calomnion milleri?
Calomnion milleri is susceptible to fungal diseases, 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.
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Calomnion milleri 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 Calomnion genus — compare its care with other Calomnion species on PlantoScan.
Calomnion is part of the Rhizogoniaceae plant family — browse all Rhizogoniaceae genera and species.
Calomnion milleri copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Calomnion milleri Vitt, family Rhizogoniaceae (first published in Novon 1: 53. f. 1–11 1991) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Calomnion milleri, 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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