Cryphaea lamyana Plant Care
Cryphaea lamyana (Mont.) Müll.Hal.
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Cryphaea lamyana is an aquatic moss found in unpolluted rivers, It is local or rare throughout its range and in the UK is restricted to a few sites in Cornwall and Devon and a number of sites on the River Teifi where it is most commonly found.
Every 3–5 days
Bright indirect light
60–75°F
60–80%
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How do you care for Cryphaea lamyana?
Water Cryphaea lamyana every 3–5 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 60–80% humidity.
What Is the Cryphaea lamyana?
Cryphaea lamyana (Cryphaea lamyana) belongs to the Cryphaeaceae family within the Cryphaea genus. Cryphaea lamyana is native to unpolluted rivers.
Cryphaea lamyana displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 0.1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Cryphaea lamyana produces small, inconspicuous flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 0.1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Cryphaea lamyana?
Cryphaea lamyana requires watering every 3–5 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 3–5 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Cryphaea lamyana Need?
Cryphaea lamyana thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Cryphaea lamyana in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Cryphaea lamyana Prefer?
Cryphaea lamyana grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Cryphaea lamyana prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Cryphaea lamyana?
Rich, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Cryphaea lamyana to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Cryphaea lamyana?
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 Cryphaea lamyana?
Cryphaea lamyana can be propagated through division, seeds.
Is the Cryphaea lamyana Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Cryphaea lamyana, 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 Cryphaea lamyana?
Cryphaea lamyana is susceptible to mealybugs, spider mites. 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 Cryphaea lamyana Need?
Cryphaea lamyana grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Cryphaea lamyana is native to unpolluted rivers. In cooler regions, grow Cryphaea lamyana as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
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Cryphaea lamyana 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 Cryphaea genus — compare its care with other Cryphaea species on PlantoScan.
Cryphaea is part of the Cryphaeaceae plant family — browse all Cryphaeaceae genera and species.
Cryphaea lamyana thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Cryphaea lamyana (Mont.) Müll.Hal., family Cryphaeaceae (first published in Linnaea 18: 680 1845) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Cryphaea lamyana, 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 13a, 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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