Macroneuron Donrichardsia Plant Care
Donrichardsia macroneuron (Grout) H.A.Crum & L.E.Anderson
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Donrichardsia macroneuron, also known as the South Llano springs moss, is an aquatic moss found in Texas. It is listed as a vulnerable species by the IUCN Red List.
Every 3–5 days
Shade to partial shade
50–75°F
60–80%
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How do you care for Macroneuron Donrichardsia?
Water Macroneuron Donrichardsia every 3–5 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it shade to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 60–80% humidity.
Where Is the Macroneuron Donrichardsia Native To?
What Is the Macroneuron Donrichardsia?
Macroneuron Donrichardsia (Donrichardsia macroneuron) belongs to the Brachytheciaceae family within the Donrichardsia genus. Macroneuron Donrichardsia is native to Texas.
Macroneuron Donrichardsia displays a low mat-forming ground cover growth habit, reaching up to 0.1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Macroneuron Donrichardsia produces small inconspicuous flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 0.5 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Macroneuron Donrichardsia?
Donrichardsia macroneuron 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 Macroneuron Donrichardsia Need?
Macroneuron Donrichardsia thrives in shade to partial shade. Avoid placing Macroneuron Donrichardsia in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Shade to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Macroneuron Donrichardsia Prefer?
Donrichardsia macroneuron grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Macroneuron Donrichardsia 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 Macroneuron Donrichardsia?
Loose, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Macroneuron Donrichardsia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Macroneuron Donrichardsia?
Replant 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 Macroneuron Donrichardsia?
Macroneuron Donrichardsia can be propagated through spores, division of clumps.
Is the Macroneuron Donrichardsia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Macroneuron Donrichardsia, 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 Macroneuron Donrichardsia?
Macroneuron Donrichardsia is susceptible to slugs, snails, 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 Macroneuron Donrichardsia Need?
Macroneuron Donrichardsia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Macroneuron Donrichardsia is native to Texas. In cooler regions, grow Macroneuron Donrichardsia as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
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Macroneuron Donrichardsia 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 Donrichardsia genus — compare its care with other Donrichardsia species on PlantoScan.
Donrichardsia is part of the Brachytheciaceae plant family — browse all Brachytheciaceae genera and species.
Macroneuron Donrichardsia copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Donrichardsia macroneuron (Grout) H.A.Crum & L.E.Anderson, family Brachytheciaceae (first published in Fieldiana, Bot., n.s. 1: 7 1979) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Macroneuron Donrichardsia, 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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