Bog Hair-sedge Plant Care
Meesia uliginosa Hedw.
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Meesia uliginosa, the broad-nerved hump-moss, is a rare moss of the Western U.S. It occurs all around the Northern Hemisphere in higher latitudes, and in some places is not as rare as in the Western U.S.
Every 2–3 days
Low to medium indirect light
60–75°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Bog Hair-sedge?
Water Bog Hair-sedge every 2–3 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it low to medium indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 50–70% humidity.
What Is the Bog Hair-sedge?
Bog Hair-sedge (Meesia uliginosa) belongs to the Meesiaceae family within the Meesia genus. Bog Hair-sedge is also known as Bog sedge.
Bog Hair-sedge displays a low mat-forming growth habit, reaching up to 0.1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Bog Hair-sedge produces small, inconspicuous flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 0.2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Bog Hair-sedge?
Meesia uliginosa requires watering every 2–3 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 2–3 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Bog Hair-sedge Need?
Bog Hair-sedge thrives in low to medium indirect light. The optimal light range is 100–500 lux. Avoid placing Bog Hair-sedge in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Low to medium indirect light
100–500 lux
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Bog Hair-sedge Prefer?
Meesia uliginosa grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Bog Hair-sedge prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Bog Hair-sedge?
Moist, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Bog Hair-sedge to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Bog Hair-sedge?
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 Bog Hair-sedge?
Bog Hair-sedge can be propagated through spores, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to long-leaved meesia moss plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Bog Hair-sedge Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Bog Hair-sedge, 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 Bog Hair-sedge?
Bog Hair-sedge is susceptible to generally pest-free. 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 Bog Hair-sedge Need?
Bog Hair-sedge grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Bog Hair-sedge as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Bog Hair-sedge 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 Meesia genus — compare its care with other Meesia species on PlantoScan.
Meesia is part of the Meesiaceae plant family — browse all Meesiaceae genera and species.
Bog Hair-sedge copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Meesia uliginosa Hedw., family Meesiaceae (first published in Sp. Musc. Frond. 173 1801) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Bog Hair-sedge, 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 13a, 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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