Crumia latifolia Plant Care
Crumia latifolia (Kindb.) W.B.Schofield
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Crumia latifolia is a species of moss belonging to the family Pottiaceae, and is the sole representative of the genus Crumia.
Every 2–3 days
Partial to full shade
50–75°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Crumia latifolia?
Water Crumia latifolia every 2–3 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial to full shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–70% humidity.
What Is the Crumia latifolia?
Crumia latifolia (Crumia latifolia) belongs to the Pottiaceae family within the Crumia genus.
Crumia latifolia displays a low mat-forming groundcover growth habit, reaching up to 0.1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Crumia latifolia produces tiny inconspicuous flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 0.2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Crumia latifolia?
Crumia latifolia requires watering every 2–3 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 2–3 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Crumia latifolia Need?
Crumia latifolia thrives in partial to full shade. The optimal light range is 50–200 lux. Avoid placing Crumia latifolia in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Partial to full shade
50–200 lux
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Crumia latifolia Prefer?
Crumia latifolia grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Crumia latifolia prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Crumia latifolia?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Crumia latifolia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Crumia latifolia?
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 Crumia latifolia?
Crumia latifolia can be propagated through spores, division of clumps.
Is the Crumia latifolia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Crumia latifolia, 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 Crumia latifolia?
Crumia latifolia 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Crumia latifolia Need?
Crumia latifolia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Crumia latifolia as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Crumia latifolia 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 Crumia genus — compare its care with other Crumia species on PlantoScan.
Crumia is part of the Pottiaceae plant family — browse all Pottiaceae genera and species.
Crumia latifolia copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Crumia latifolia (Kindb.) W.B.Schofield, family Pottiaceae (first published in Canad. J. Bot. 44: 610 1966) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Crumia latifolia, 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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