Dicranum bicolor Plant Care
Dicranum bicolor Hornsch. ex Müll.Hal.
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Campylopus bicolor is a species of moss found in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. It is characterised by blackish colouration, leaves with distinctive hood-like tips, and a broad central strand occupying up to four-fifths of the leaf width.
Every 2–4 days
Partial to full shade
50–75°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Dicranum bicolor?
Water Dicranum bicolor every 2–4 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.
Where Is the Dicranum bicolor Native To?
What Is the Dicranum bicolor?
Dicranum bicolor (Dicranum bicolor) belongs to the Dicranaceae family within the Dicranum genus. Dicranum bicolor is native to Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
Dicranum bicolor displays a low mat-forming growth habit, reaching up to 0.1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Dicranum bicolor produces small inconspicuous flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 0.1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Dicranum bicolor?
Dicranum bicolor requires watering every 2–4 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 2–4 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Dicranum bicolor Need?
Dicranum bicolor thrives in partial to full shade. The optimal light range is 50–200 lux. Avoid placing Dicranum bicolor 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 Dicranum bicolor Prefer?
Dicranum bicolor grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Dicranum bicolor prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Dicranum bicolor?
Well-draining sandy soil with high organic matter content. Good drainage is essential for Dicranum bicolor to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Dicranum bicolor?
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 Dicranum bicolor?
Dicranum bicolor can be propagated through spores, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to broom forkmoss plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Dicranum bicolor Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Dicranum bicolor, 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 Dicranum bicolor?
Dicranum bicolor is susceptible to occasional issues with mites and aphids. 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 Dicranum bicolor Need?
Dicranum bicolor grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Dicranum bicolor is native to Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. In cooler regions, grow Dicranum bicolor as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Dicranum bicolor 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 Dicranum genus — compare its care with other Dicranum species on PlantoScan.
Dicranum is part of the Dicranaceae plant family — browse all Dicranaceae genera and species.
Dicranum bicolor copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
More Dicranum Species
Other Dicranum species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Dicranum bicolor Hornsch. ex Müll.Hal., family Dicranaceae (first published in Syn. Musc. Frond. 1: 392 1848) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Dicranum bicolor, 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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