Dicranoloma dicarpum Plant Care
Dicranoloma dicarpum (Nees) Paris
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Dicranoloma dicarpum is relatively common moss which is widespread in the Southern Hemisphere. The genus Dicranoloma has 40 species, which share the features of long stems, wispy and twisted leaves, and large, erect capsules.
Every 3–5 days
Filtered light, shade
50–75°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Dicranoloma dicarpum?
Water Dicranoloma dicarpum every 3–5 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it filtered light, shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 60–80% humidity.
What Is the Dicranoloma dicarpum?
Dicranoloma dicarpum (Dicranoloma dicarpum) belongs to the Dicranaceae family within the Dicranoloma genus.
Dicranoloma dicarpum displays a low mat-forming growth habit, reaching up to 0.1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Dicranoloma dicarpum produces tiny inconspicuous flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 0.2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Dicranoloma dicarpum?
Dicranoloma dicarpum 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 Dicranoloma dicarpum Need?
Dicranoloma dicarpum thrives in filtered light, shade. Avoid placing Dicranoloma dicarpum in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Filtered light, shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Dicranoloma dicarpum Prefer?
Dicranoloma dicarpum grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Dicranoloma dicarpum prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Dicranoloma dicarpum?
Well-draining acidic soil mix with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Dicranoloma dicarpum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Dicranoloma dicarpum?
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 Dicranoloma dicarpum?
Dicranoloma dicarpum can be propagated through spores, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to dicranoloma billardierei plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Dicranoloma dicarpum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Dicranoloma dicarpum, 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 Dicranoloma dicarpum?
Dicranoloma dicarpum is susceptible to mites, scale insects. 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 Dicranoloma dicarpum Need?
Dicranoloma dicarpum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Dicranoloma dicarpum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Dicranoloma dicarpum 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 Dicranoloma genus — compare its care with other Dicranoloma species on PlantoScan.
Dicranoloma is part of the Dicranaceae plant family — browse all Dicranaceae genera and species.
Dicranoloma dicarpum produces blooms — browse other flowering plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Dicranoloma dicarpum (Nees) Paris, family Dicranaceae (first published in Index Bryol. (ed. 2) 2: 26 1904) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Dicranoloma dicarpum, 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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