Dendroid Tree Moss Plant Care
Climacium dendroides (Hedw.) F.Weber & D.Mohr
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Climacium dendroides, also known as tree climacium moss, belongs in the order Hypnales and family Climaciaceae, in class Bryopsida and subclass Bryidae. It is identified as a "tree moss" due to its distinctive morphological features, and has four species identified across the Northern Hemisphere.
Shade to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Dendroid Tree Moss?
Dendroid Tree Moss grows best in shade to partial shade.
What Is the Dendroid Tree Moss?
Dendroid Tree Moss (Climacium dendroides) belongs to the Climaciaceae family within the Climacium genus. Dendroid Tree Moss is also known as Tree Moss.
Dendroid Tree Moss displays a low mat-forming growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Dendroid Tree Moss produces tiny inconspicuous flowers.
What Light Does the Dendroid Tree Moss Need?
Dendroid Tree Moss thrives in shade to partial shade. Avoid placing Dendroid Tree Moss in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Shade to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Dendroid Tree Moss?
Moist, acidic soil with high organic matter content. Good drainage is essential for Dendroid Tree Moss to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Dendroid Tree Moss?
Replant every 2-3 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 Dendroid Tree Moss?
Dendroid Tree Moss can be propagated through spores.
Is the Dendroid Tree Moss Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Dendroid Tree 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 Dendroid Tree Moss?
Dendroid Tree 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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Dendroid Tree 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 Climacium genus — compare its care with other Climacium species on PlantoScan.
Climacium is part of the Climaciaceae plant family — browse all Climaciaceae genera and species.
Dendroid Tree Moss copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Climacium dendroides (Hedw.) F.Weber & D.Mohr, family Climaciaceae (first published in Naturh. Reise Schwedens 96 1804) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Dendroid Tree 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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