Ctenidiadelphus plumularia Plant Care
Ctenidiadelphus plumularia (Müll.Hal.) M.Fleisch.
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Ctenidiadelphus is a monospecific genus of mosses in the family Hypnaceae described in 1923 by Max Fleischer. The only species it contains is Ctenidiadelphus plumularia.
Low to medium indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Ctenidiadelphus plumularia?
Ctenidiadelphus plumularia grows best in low to medium indirect light.
What Is the Ctenidiadelphus plumularia?
Ctenidiadelphus plumularia (Ctenidiadelphus plumularia) belongs to the Hypnaceae family within the Ctenidiadelphus genus.
Ctenidiadelphus plumularia displays a low rosette, spreading mat growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Ctenidiadelphus plumularia produces tiny, inconspicuous flowers rarely seen in cultivation.
What Light Does the Ctenidiadelphus plumularia Need?
Ctenidiadelphus plumularia thrives in low to medium indirect light. Avoid placing Ctenidiadelphus plumularia 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 Ctenidiadelphus plumularia?
Moist, well-draining peat-based soil mix with added perlite for aeration. Good drainage is essential for Ctenidiadelphus plumularia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Ctenidiadelphus plumularia?
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 Ctenidiadelphus plumularia?
Ctenidiadelphus plumularia can be propagated through spores, division of clumps.
Is the Ctenidiadelphus plumularia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Ctenidiadelphus plumularia, 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 Ctenidiadelphus plumularia?
Ctenidiadelphus plumularia is susceptible to mealybugs, scale insects, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
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Ctenidiadelphus plumularia 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 Ctenidiadelphus genus — compare its care with other Ctenidiadelphus species on PlantoScan.
Ctenidiadelphus is part of the Hypnaceae plant family — browse all Hypnaceae genera and species.
Ctenidiadelphus plumularia copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Ctenidiadelphus plumularia (Müll.Hal.) M.Fleisch., family Hypnaceae (first published in Musci Buitenzorg 4: 1467 1923) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Ctenidiadelphus plumularia, 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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