Common Funaria Moss Plant Care
Funaria hygrometrica Hedw.
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Funaria hygrometrica, the bonfire moss or common cord-moss, is a type of water moss which grows on shady, moist soil. It can also be found on moist walls and the crevices of rocks and places where recent fires have taken place.
Low to medium indirect light
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How do you care for Common Funaria Moss?
Common Funaria Moss grows best in low to medium indirect light.
What Is the Common Funaria Moss?
Common Funaria Moss (Funaria hygrometrica) belongs to the Funariaceae family within the Funaria genus. Common Funaria Moss is also known as Green Slime Moss, Cord Moss.
Common Funaria Moss displays a low mat-forming growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Common Funaria Moss produces tiny, inconspicuous flowers.
What Light Does the Common Funaria Moss Need?
Common Funaria Moss thrives in low to medium indirect light. Avoid placing Common Funaria Moss 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 Common Funaria Moss?
Moist, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Common Funaria Moss to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Common Funaria Moss?
Does not require repotting. 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 Common Funaria Moss?
Common Funaria Moss can be propagated through spores.
Is the Common Funaria Moss Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Common Funaria Moss, 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 Common Funaria Moss?
Common Funaria Moss is susceptible to not commonly affected by pests. 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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Common Funaria Moss 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 Funaria genus — compare its care with other Funaria species on PlantoScan.
Funaria is part of the Funariaceae plant family — browse all Funariaceae genera and species.
Common Funaria Moss copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Funaria hygrometrica Hedw., family Funariaceae (first published in Sp. Musc. Frond. 172 1801) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Common Funaria Moss, 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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